Discussion Board 2 (How Useful are Interferons in Oncology?)
read
chapter 53
of
– The Molecular Basis of Cancer textbook by Mendelsohn et al and write a thread on “How Useful are Interferons Interferon in Oncology?” You are expected to use the outline below in your writing;
– What
are
interferons?
– Do interferons contribute to
oncogenesis
(if yes, then how exactly)?
– With pertinent examples, describe these antitumor effects of interferons;
- Pro-apoptosis
- Immune effects
- Inhibition of metastasis
- Inhibition of angiogenesis
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