monoclonal
From a Single Cell Clone
Plain-language definition
Derived from a single cell clone. Monoclonal antibodies (rituximab, eculizumab) are engineered immune proteins used to treat autoimmune eye conditions.
Where this term comes up
“Eculizumab (Soliris) is a monoclonal antibody that blocks complement protein C5, part of the immune system.”
Medication · Eculizumab (Soliris)
“Treatment ranges from corticosteroids to monoclonal antibody infusions, and the medication regimen often needs to be tailored to the individual patient's response.”
Publication · Nystagmus and Imbalance as the Presenting Symptoms of Anti-GAD Antibody Syndrome in a 67-Year-Old Female
“Adalimumab (Humira): an anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibody approved for non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis.”
Condition · Ocular Sarcoidosis
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