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 What Is Chimeric Antibody?


A chimeric antibody is a type of monoclonal antibody that is made up of parts that are both human and not human. It is made by putting together the variable region of a non-human antibody (which recognises and binds to specific antigens) and the constant region of a human antibody (which determines how the antibody works). Chimeric antibodies are meant to minimise the immunogenicity (the capacity to induce an immune response) of non-human antibodies, so making them safer and more effective for human therapeutic use. They have been used to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases, among other things. Check out Genext Genomics to know more.

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