A drug that inhibits BTK is effective in treating certain B
cell malignancies by blocking signalling pathways that promote tumour cell
growth.

Which physiological role for BTK best explains
why inhibiting this pathway affects B cell cancers?

Question

A drug that inhibits BTK is effective in treating certain B
cell malignancies by blocking signalling pathways that promote tumour cell
growth.

Which physiological role for BTK best explains
why inhibiting this pathway affects B cell cancers?

Answer

BTK
suppresses signalling pathways involved in antibody production

Answer

BTK
mediates signalling events that promote proliferation and survival of
developing B cells

Answer

BTK
prevents B cell receptor signalling during early development

Answer

BTK
induces apoptosis in mature B cells following antigen stimulation

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