Targeting cancer cells (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What are tumour markers in cancer diagnosis?
What are tumour markers in cancer diagnosis?
Substances produced by cancer cells, used for detection.
How can monoclonal antibodies help treat cancer?
How can monoclonal antibodies help treat cancer?
They target tumour markers to attack cancer cells.
What happens when monoclonal antibodies block receptors?
What happens when monoclonal antibodies block receptors?
Growth-stimulating molecules can't bind, halting division.
What is a benefit of targeted drug delivery in cancer treatment?
What is a benefit of targeted drug delivery in cancer treatment?
Reduces side effects by focusing on cancer cells only.
How do monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells?
How do monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells?
They attach to specific antigens on cancer cell surfaces.
How do monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells?
How do monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells?
They bind specifically to antigens on the cancer cells.
Why are monoclonal antibodies used in cancer therapy?
Why are monoclonal antibodies used in cancer therapy?
To specifically target and eliminate cancer cells.
What do monoclonal antibodies target on cells?
What do monoclonal antibodies target on cells?
They target specific unique antigens on cell surfaces.
What is a treatment strategy using monoclonal antibodies?
What is a treatment strategy using monoclonal antibodies?
Using them to block growth signals for cancer cells.
How do cancer treatments leverage tumour markers?
How do cancer treatments leverage tumour markers?
By targeting them with monoclonal antibodies for therapy.