Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Abzymes are

    A)  abnormal enzymes

    B)  enzymes act on antibodies

    C)  antibodies act as enzymes

    D)  All of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    An abzyme (from antibody and enzyme), also called catmab (from catalytic monoclonal antibody) is a monoclonal antibody with catalytic activity. Abzymes are usually artificial constructs, but are also found in normal humans (anti-vasoactive intestinal peptide autoantibodies) and in patients with auto immune diseases. Abzymes are potential tools in biotechnology, eg, to perform specific actions on DNA.


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