7 Questions
Which type of vaccines are meant to stimulate immune responses to attack cancers that have already developed?
Therapeutic vaccines
What type of antigens are usually used in tumor vaccines tried to date?
Shared antigens
What is the current focus of the tumor vaccination field?
Using DNA sequencing technologies
Which of the following is a challenge associated with personalized tumor vaccines?
The vaccines have to be customized for each patient
How are tumor-specific vaccines administered?
As a mixture of the antigen with adjuvants
What is the role of dendritic cells in tumor vaccines?
Dendritic cells are expanded in vitro from blood precursors and exposed to tumor cells or tumor antigens
Which viruses can be prevented by vaccination?
Hepatitis B virus and human papillomavirus
Understanding Tumor Vaccines: How they Activate Immune Responses for Cancer Therapy. Learn about the therapeutic approach of using tumor vaccines to stimulate the immune system and combat existing cancers. Explore the differences between tumor vaccines and standard anti-microbial vaccines.
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