discussion on attached chapter how useful are interferons in oncology

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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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