In Vivo Applications of Single Chain Fv (Variable Domain) (scFv) Fragments
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In Vivo Applications of Single Chain Fv (Variable Domain) (scFv) Fragments
Single chain variable domain (Fv) fragments (scFv) are powerful tools in research and clinical settings, owing to better pharmacokinetic properties compared to the parent monoclonal antibodies and the relative ease of producing them in large quantities, at low cost. Though they offer several advantages, they suffer from lower binding affinity and rapid clearance from circulation, which limits t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Antibodies
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2073-4468
DOI: 10.3390/antib2020193