Imatinib acts on______________?
Correct answer: C. Tyrosin Kinase receptors
- A. Alpha TNF receptors
- B. IL-2 receptors
- C. Tyrosin Kinase receptors
- D. Inhibits Phosphodiesterase
Explanation
Imatinib selectively inhibits tyrosine kinases, especially the BCR-ABL fusion protein in chronic myeloid leukaemia, as well as c-KIT and PDGFR. It does not act through TNF or IL-2 receptors and is not a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
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