10 Questions
Which is NOT a purpose of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
Enhancing cancer cell growth
Which of the following is an example of a tolerance-reversing approach in cancer therapy?
Immune suppressor cells
Which type of interferons have applications in anticancer therapy?
Interferon-α (IFN- α)
What was the year when interferon-α2a (IFN-α2a) and interferon-α2b (IFN-α2b) were approved for use in anticancer therapy?
1986
What is the source of production for interferon-α drugs used in anticancer therapy?
Bacterial strains (Escherichia coli)
What is the main difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Benign tumors are usually well-differentiated, while malignant tumors typically invade surrounding tissues.
Which gene type has the potential to cause cancer?
Proto-oncogene
What happens when a tumor suppressor gene is mutated?
It results in the loss or reduction of its function and can lead to cancer.
What property is genetically determined among different clones within a tumor?
Ability to metastasize
Which process is often considered the most life-threatening in cancer?
Metastasis
Learn about the classification of tumors into benign and malignant categories based on their behavior and characteristics. Explore how benign tumors remain localized while malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues and can spread to other parts of the body.
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