Genetic Engineering in Cancer Treatment

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Explain the purpose of genetic engineering of mesenchymal stromal cells in the context of cancer treatment.

The purpose is to express anti-cancer proteins in order to target and inhibit cancer cells.

List the types of cancer treatment mentioned in the text.

Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.

What are the benefits of targeted therapy in cancer treatment?

Targeted therapy is designed to be more specific and has fewer side effects.

Describe the effects of the anti-cancer protein, azurin, on tumor cells.

Azurin induces tumor cell apoptosis, impairs communication between cancer cells, interferes with tumor cell signaling pathways, and inhibits angiogenesis.

What is the significance of inhibiting angiogenesis in the context of cancer treatment?

Inhibiting angiogenesis is significant as it prevents the formation of new blood vessels, which is essential for tumor growth and metastasis.

What is the purpose of genetic engineering of mesenchymal stromal cells in the context of cancer treatment?

The purpose is to express anti-cancer proteins.

How does azurin, the model anti-cancer protein, affect tumor cells?

Azurin induces tumor cell apoptosis, impairs communication between cancer cells, interferes with tumor cell signaling pathways, and inhibits angiogenesis.

What are the types of cancer treatment mentioned in the text?

Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.

What are the benefits of targeted therapy in cancer treatment?

Targeted therapy has fewer side effects and is designed to be more specific in its approach.

What are the severe limitations of traditional cancer treatments mentioned in the text?

Severe side effects and lack of treatment robustness.

Test your knowledge of genetic engineering techniques used to modify mesenchymal stromal cells for the expression of anti-cancer proteins. This quiz covers topics such as cancer treatment methods, targeted therapy, and the challenges associated with traditional treatments.

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