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Why should future research focus on improving the effectiveness of immunotherapies in women?
Tumor suppressor genes are more highly expressed in women
How do females potentially benefit regarding tumor suppressor genes compared to males?
Females have a double dose of tumor suppressors due to two X chromosomes
What has emerged as pivotal in orchestrating host defense in NSCLC?
IFN type I (IFN-I)
Why do females have a backup copy of tumor suppressor genes?
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In which condition are tumor suppressor genes more highly expressed in females than in males?
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What could be a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies in men according to the text?
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What is the effect of being a woman on the risk of developing dementia?
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How does the risk of women suffering from Alzheimer's disease compare to that of men?
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In terms of stroke, what percentage of risks are faced by females compared to males?
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Which factor is more detrimental in producing risk: cigarettes in women or men?
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What effect does hypertension have on women?
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Which group has higher mortality rates in cancer according to the text?
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