Question

Why are interferons administered to cancer patients?

• A. It interferes with cancer cells and stops them growing and multiplying.
• B. It helps the cancer cell to undergo mutational changes
  
• C. It agglutinates antigen and antibody in the blood of patient.
  
• D. Both A and B
  

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It interferes with cancer cells and stops them growing and multiplying.

Interferons(IFNs) are the group of signalling proteins released by the host cells in response to the entry of several pathogens, such as bacteria, virus, parasites and cancer cells. Interferons are administered to cancer patients because it interferes with cancer cells and stops them growing and multiplying. It also stimulates the immune system to encourages T killer cells and other cells to attack cancer cells.

So, the correct answer is 'It interferes with cancer cells and stops them growing and multiplying'.