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To: Myrddin

“Because each type of monoclonal antibody is carefully designed to work against a specific protein on the COVID-19 virus, a mutation in that viral protein could render the monoclonal antibody ineffective. Indeed, this is exactly what happened as different COVID-19 variants have evolved.”

Like the annual flu shot, almost useless.


100 posted on 03/24/2023 8:18:52 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: faucetman
Like the annual flu shot, almost useless.

Monoclonal treatments are very effective, but have a limited "shelf life" as the target they can neutralize morphs to escape the antibody. They are difficult to produce and a financial risk as the target may morph before the cost of making the monoclonal product can be amortized.

103 posted on 03/24/2023 10:52:02 AM PDT by Myrddin
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