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Monoclonal Antibody

/ˌmɒnəʊˈkləʊnəl ˈæntɪbɒdi/noun
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A monoclonal antibody is a lab-engineered protein designed to mimic the immune system's natural defenders, binding to a specific target like a virus or cancer cell with laser-like precision. These molecules have transformed medical treatments by enabling targeted therapies that minimize damage to healthy tissues, and they're increasingly used in everything from fighting infections to managing chronic diseases in everyday healthcare.

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