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What critical function do T-cell receptors perform in the immune system?
What critical function do T-cell receptors perform in the immune system?
- They produce antibodies to eliminate pathogens.
- They recognize antigens presented by other cells. (correct)
- They enhance the activity of B-cells.
- They directly destroy cancer cells.
In what year did Tak Wah Mak make his groundbreaking discovery regarding T-cell receptors?
In what year did Tak Wah Mak make his groundbreaking discovery regarding T-cell receptors?
- 1985
- 1990
- 1983 (correct)
- 1972
What was identified by Tak Wah Mak in 1999 that was essential for targeted treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma?
What was identified by Tak Wah Mak in 1999 that was essential for targeted treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- A novel vaccine
- A new form of chemotherapy
- A gene therapy approach
- A chemical targeting energy supply (correct)
Where did Tak Wah Mak pursue his PhD in Biochemistry?
Where did Tak Wah Mak pursue his PhD in Biochemistry?
What unique aspect did Mak discover about the genetic sequence of T-cell receptors?
What unique aspect did Mak discover about the genetic sequence of T-cell receptors?
What significant contribution did Tak Wah Mak make regarding T-cells in 1983?
What significant contribution did Tak Wah Mak make regarding T-cells in 1983?
Which chemical-related finding did Tak Wah Mak discover in relation to Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Which chemical-related finding did Tak Wah Mak discover in relation to Hodgkin's lymphoma?
What was a key milestone in Tak Wah Mak's academic career after obtaining his PhD?
What was a key milestone in Tak Wah Mak's academic career after obtaining his PhD?
What type of genetic research did Tak Wah Mak conduct involving mice in 1988?
What type of genetic research did Tak Wah Mak conduct involving mice in 1988?
What is the essence of Tak Wah Mak's statement regarding cancer?
What is the essence of Tak Wah Mak's statement regarding cancer?
Flashcards
T-cell receptor genes
T-cell receptor genes
T-cell receptors have a unique genetic sequence and origin.
T-cell recognition of antigens
T-cell recognition of antigens
How T-cells interact with antigens to fight the infection.
Molecular techniques in cancer research
Molecular techniques in cancer research
Using molecular methods to study immune responses to cancer cells
Ontario Cancer Institute Fellowship
Ontario Cancer Institute Fellowship
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1983 Discovery about T-cells
1983 Discovery about T-cells
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T-cell receptor function
T-cell receptor function
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Genetic sequence of T-cell receptors
Genetic sequence of T-cell receptors
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Mak's 1983 discovery
Mak's 1983 discovery
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T-cell receptors
T-cell receptors
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Mak's research on cancer
Mak's research on cancer
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