With reference to monoclonal antibodies: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immunological function by binding to specific antigens. III. They are used in treating Nipah virus infections. Which statements are correct?

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Q: 89 (IAS/2025)
With reference to monoclonal antibodies:
I. They are man-made proteins.
II. They stimulate immunological function by binding to specific antigens.
III. They are used in treating Nipah virus infections.
Which statements are correct?

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Science

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IAS

All three statements about monoclonal antibodies are correct. Statement I is verified as monoclonal antibodies are man-made proteins. Statement II is confirmed as they stimulate the immune system by binding to specific antigens. Statement III is also correct, as monoclonal antibodies are used in treating Nipah virus infections, with specific antibodies like m102.4 and hu1F5 showing effectiveness in research.