Autoimmune Disease Got You Down? Monoclonal Antibodies to the Rescue!!!
Humira is a commonly used monoclonal antibody drug that is used to treat autoimmune disorders like rhuematoid arthritis. Monoclonal antibodies (MAB) serve as a type of immunotherapy that acts as an synthetic immune system. Essentially, they bind to antigens that promote a certain immune response like extreme inflammation. Humira, in particular, inhibits inflammation and structural…
Curbing Corona with Antibody Tests
Scientists and researchers are currently attempting to determine antibody tests for COVID-19. Luckily, the FDA has recently approved the first antibody test for COVID-19. This test indicates whether a person has produced IgM and IgG antibodies for COVID-19. If a person only has IgM antibodies, then it is likely that a person is experiencing an…
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