Cytokines, Interleukins, and other signalling molecules Flashcards
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Describe the Interferon-gamma functions
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-The type-II IFN, IFN-γ, is a key cytokine in
the stimulation of a host antitumor immune response, including antigen presentation and T-cell trafficking
-Type-I IFN signal activation promotes the death of cancer cells and restricts tumor growth by altering the immune microenvironment