Bioengineered bacteria could lead to therapeutic antibody drugs
August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Bioengineered bacteria could lead to therapeutic antibody drugs
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A Cornell-led collaboration has devised a potentially low-cost method for producing antibodies for therapeutic treatments. They've bioengineered bacteria with an overlooked enzyme that can attach complex sugars, known as glycans, to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to boost their immune defenses.
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Bioengineered bacteria could lead to therapeutic antibody drugs
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A Cornell-led collaboration has devised a potentially low-cost method for producing antibodies for therapeutic treatments. They've bioengineered bacteria with an overlooked enzyme that can attach complex sugars, known as glycans, to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to boost their immune defenses.