Tumour immunology Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 progressive stages to cancer
A
norma
Hyperlastic
dysplatic
neoplastic
metastastic
2
Q
what are dendritic cells
A
A special type of immune cell that is found in tissues, such as the skin, and boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system
3
Q
what are the 2 classes of tumour antigens
A
Tumour specific
Tumous associated
4
Q
Where are tumour specific antigens found
A
only on tumour cells
5
Q
Where are tumour associated antigens found
A
Found on both normal and tumour cells, but are overexpressed on cancer cells
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