Monoclonal antibodies are seen targeting CD38, a protein commonly expressed on the surface of cancerous plasma cells.
Activation of the complement system triggers the formation of pores in the cellular membrane, leading to cell death.
The monoclonal antibody has become instrumental for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
A goal for this sequence was to explore a visual approach that resembled a deep-sea look & feel, including planktonic soft-bodied organisms and other invertebrate animals that live near the ocean floor.
Image created for entry into Medical Illustrator’s Sourcebook and other promotional purposes.
Link to the animation sequence is here below.
