What is Hybridoma Technology? Hybridoma technology is a groundbreaking scientific approach that has revolutionized immunology and medicine. Developed by César Milstein and Georges J.F. Köhler in the 1970s, this technique paved the way to produce monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). mAbs plays a significant role in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research. This blog […]
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MCQ on Antibodies or Immunoglobulins
Dear Students, Welcome to Immunology MCQ-03 (MCQ on Antibodies or Immunoglobulins). This MCQ set consists of Immunology Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Structure and Functions of Antibodies or Immunoglobulins with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life Sciences […]
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Dear Students, Welcome to Immunology MCQ-02 (Antibodies and Antigens). This MCQ set consists of Immunology Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Structure and Functions of Antigens and Antibodies (Immunoglobulins) with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life Sciences such […]
Continue ReadingDifference between B-Cells and T-Cells – Comparison Table
B-Cells vs T-Cells Difference between B Cells and T Cells: Lymphocytes are the key cells of the immune system and they are responsible for the adaptive immune response of an organism. They are also responsible many of the immunological characteristics such as specificity, diversity, memory and self/non-self recognition. Lymphocytes constitute […]
Continue ReadingImmunoglobulins (Antibodies): Structure, Characteristics and Functions
In the previous post, we have discussed the introductory features of antibodies. There we have also discussed the reason for calling Antibodies (Ab) as Immunoglobulins (Ig). In this lesson, we will see the detailed account on Immunoglobulin Structure and Function. What are Immunoglobulins (Ig)? As we discussed earlier, the Antibodies […]
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