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With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements :
I. They are man-made proteins.
II. They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens.
III. They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

OOptions

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A) I and II only
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B) II and III only
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C) I and III only
D
D) I, II and III

Correct Answer

D) I, II and III

DDalvoy Solutions

All three statements about monoclonal antibodies are correct:

I. They are man-made proteins: Correct. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially produced antibodies created in laboratories using hybridoma technology, where specific B-cells are fused with immortal cancer cells.

II. They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens: Correct. Monoclonal antibodies work by specifically binding to target antigens, which can neutralize pathogens, mark them for destruction by immune cells, or block specific biological pathways.

III. They are used in treating viral infections like Nipah virus: Correct. Monoclonal antibodies have been developed and used for various viral infections, including experimental treatments for Nipah virus, as well as approved treatments for COVID-19, RSV, and other viral diseases.

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