Immunotherapy (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two main categories of immunotherapy?
What are the two main categories of immunotherapy?
Activation and suppression immunotherapies
What does CAR stand for in CAR-T therapy?
What does CAR stand for in CAR-T therapy?
Chimeric antigen receptor
Why are myeloma cells used in monoclonal antibody production?
Why are myeloma cells used in monoclonal antibody production?
They grow indefinitely & produce antibodies
What are hybridomas?
What are hybridomas?
Fusion of mouse B cells & myeloma cells
In ADCC, which immune cells destroy antibody-coated cancer cells?
In ADCC, which immune cells destroy antibody-coated cancer cells?
Natural killer (NK) cells
What molecules are attached to conjugated monoclonal antibodies?
What molecules are attached to conjugated monoclonal antibodies?
Chemotherapy drugs or radioactive isotopes
Why do traditional cancer treatments cause hair loss and nausea?
Why do traditional cancer treatments cause hair loss and nausea?
They kill healthy rapidly dividing cells
What is an autoimmune disease?
What is an autoimmune disease?
Lymphocytes attack cells with self-markers
How do mAbs reduce autoimmune responses through cytokine inhibition?
How do mAbs reduce autoimmune responses through cytokine inhibition?
Prevent cytokines activating autoreactive cells
What advantage do mAbs have over traditional autoimmune treatments?
What advantage do mAbs have over traditional autoimmune treatments?
Suppress only autoreactive cells specifically