Producing Monoclonal Antibodies: An Overview

The video tutorial explains antibodies, focusing on monoclonal antibodies. It describes how antibodies are produced by lymphocytes to target pathogens. Monoclonal antibodies are derived from a single cell clone, making them specific to one antigen. The production process involves fusing lymphocytes with tumor cells to create hybridomas, which are cloned to produce large quantities of antibodies. Ethical considerations of using mice in this process are discussed, along with future alternatives using human cells. The video concludes with a summary of the production and applications of monoclonal antibodies.

Discuss the specificity of monoclonal antibodies and their applications.

Why are mice used in the production of monoclonal antibodies?