Cancer and the immune system Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a carcinogen?
A
Anything that can cause cancer e.g UV radiation
2
Q
What is the immune system that protects against cancer?
A
Immunosurveillance
3
Q
Explain the concept of coleys toxin
A
It is a mixture of toxins inclunding strep and it is meant to act as an adjuvant(something that helps the immune system to respond.
4
Q
What are the 3 E’s?
A
Elimination,equilibrium and escape
5
Q
What are neoantigens?
A
New proteins that form cancerous cells
