Therapeutic antibodies function through several mechanisms: - Neutralization: They can bind to specific molecules (such as toxins or viruses) and neutralize their harmful effects. - Opsonization: They mark pathogens for destruction by phagocytic cells. - Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC): They recruit immune cells to destroy targeted cells. - Complement Activation: They activate the complement system to lyse targeted cells.
