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ZMapp is an experimental biopharmaceutical drug designed to treat Ebola virus infections. It consists of three monoclonal antibodies that target the Ebola virus glycoprotein.
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Monoclonal Antibodies: Antibodies that are identical because they were produced by one type of immune cell, used for targeting specific pathogens.
Glycoprotein: Proteins with carbohydrate groups attached that play a crucial role in viral entry into host cells.
Pharming: A biotechnology method where plants are genetically modified to produce pharmaceutical substances.