Insidermedicine in 60 - May 1 2008

Description: From Oklahoma - A more efficient method to develop monoclonal antibodies has been developed. In a study of a group of healthy volunteers who were vaccinated against the flu, researchers noted that when a specific type of white blood cell, called an antibody-secreting plasma cell was cultured, monoconal antibodies were quickly created in large amounts. The findings could be important in the development of monitoring for outbreaks for diseases like the bird flu and potential treatments and ...