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This document explores the application of antibodies in curing diseases, including autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases. It discusses the significance of clinical trials, new technologies that have enhanced antibody therapy, and the necessity for persistence in scientific research. Furthermore, it examines how antibodies can selectively target and kill cancer cells, ethical considerations in developing therapies, and the importance of understanding antibody properties. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview while addressing both the challenges and advancements in medical research involving antibodies. ###
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Using antibodies to cure diseases • What do we mean by ‘clinically important’? • What is an autoimmune disease? • Using an example, explain what a cardiovascular disease is. • What new technologies were important to antibody therapy development? • Why is it important for scientists to persevere with their research? Give an example . • Why are clinical trials important? • What are the ways that cancer cells can be killed using antibodies? • Why are normal cells not targeted by cancer antibodies? • Why is it important to understand the physical and chemical properties of the antibody? • What are the ethical issues of developing antibody therapies and in medical research?
Homework • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvDvAEmq-cM • What are clinical trials? Why are they important. Describe a typical clinical trial (stages, how many people, results) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm5ETeX8eNM • What are the pros and cons of animal research? What is your opinion? • http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/schoolzone/making_medicines/ • Use the interactive tool. There are 8 slides. Go through the slides and summarise one point from each.