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antibody

[an-ti-bod-ee] / ˈæn tɪˌbɒd i /




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In happier news, rising case counts have jump-started research into drugs that could treat people who do get sick, including antibody and antiviral therapies.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

In preclinical studies, the antibody stopped both tumor growth and metastatic spread in an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Because the antibody is made entirely from human proteins, it has properties that make it suitable for development as a therapeutic drug.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

The trial of two potential treatments for Bundibugyo began in the DRC on July 2, and is evaluating the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir, alone and in combination.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

If there are conflicts with your original brain tissue...signals that might create almost an antibody effect...one trying to override the other...that’s why we have backups.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

This loss can occur after brain injuries and in autoimmune diseases such as the rare neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, in which the body's own antibodies attack and destroy astrocytes.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

He said it "allows us to dream of exciting possibilities for tackling humanity's greatest challenges" such as developing phages to tackle disease, enzymes to treat genetic disorders and antibodies that could be used in immunotherapy.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Antivenom is manufactured by providing a small dose of the harvested venom into either a sheep or horse, which trigger’s the animal’s immune system into creating antibodies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

"The average Brazilian did not have antibodies against betting," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Researchers around the world were working to develop a vaccine for hepatitis B, and doing so required a steady supply of antibodies like Slavin’s, which pharmaceutical companies were willing to pay large sums for.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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