Immunity

Question 1

Why are cancer cells used to make monoclonial antibodies?

Answer 1

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• Scientists fuse these B cells with mouse (cancer) cells to create hybridomas, which divide uncontrollably
  B cells produce (monoclonal) antibody;

Question 2

What are Anti-toxins?

Answer 2

Anti-toxins are a type of antibody that neutralise toxins produced by pathogens (typically bacteria).

Question 3

what do anti-toxins do?

Answer 3

> The anti-toxin (antibody) binds specifically to the toxin via its variable region (antigen-binding site).
The antibody-toxin complex is recognised by phagocytes and removed from circulation via phagocytosis.