This video by Nature shows how our immune systems are at war with cancer. This animation shows monoclonal antibodies acting as valuable reinforcements to shore up our defenses–and help battle cancer. | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

Today NIH announced the launch of #ACTIV-2 (outpatient) Phase 2/3 and ACTIV-3 (inpatient) Phase 3 clinical trials investigating the use of monoclonal antibodies as a potential treatment for #COVID19. Antibodies are molecules our immune systems use to fight germs. People recovered from #COVID19 can produce antibodies. Researchers can examine blood samples from COVID-19 survivors & isolate antibodies. Scientists then create lab-engineered copies, thus making monoclonal antibodies. | National Insti

14K views · 281 reactions | Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) may be a highly effective way to treat and prevent COVID-19 while awaiting a vaccine. This video explains how these drugs are created and how they target the SARS-CoV-2 virus. National Institutes of Health (NIH) & UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases | JAMA | Facebook

33 reactions · 16 shares | WATCH: How do monoclonal antibodies work to treat cancer? https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy/monoclonal-antibodies | National Cancer Institute | Facebook