What does MABS stand for?

In particular, in accordance with some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen MCP-1.

No monetary details were disclosed, but the firms said March 12 that Biosite, which has 1,000 employees, will provide Alethia with monoclonal antibodies to accelerate Alethia's research.

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory substances that are joined to specific cells, and each one only recognizes a protein or antigen as its target.

We have always said the most important application of our technology is to the area of high volume monoclonal antibodies and we are seeking to develop a number of these partnerships.

JAY KIM of CHASE H&Q reviews the performance of the MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES industry, and examines recent changes that have impacted companies in that sector.

Though monoclonal antibodies are already used on blood and tissue for diagnostic purposes, last week's announcement marked the first time such an antibody has been okayed for use in humans.

IMUC has entered into a research and license option deal with the Roche Group for one of its monoclonal antibodies for the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma, that provides for potential licensing and milestone payments of $32MM and royalties if the Roche Group exercises its option and commercializes this antibody technology for multiple indications.

Novimmune SA (Geneve, Switzerland) has patented monoclonal antibodies that recognize the Toll-like Receptor 4/MD-2 receptor complex, and monoclonal antibodies that recognize the TLR4/MD2 complex as well as TLR4 when not complexed with MD-2.