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Which cytokine secreted by some tumours suppresses macrophages and lymphocytes?
ATGF-β cytokine
BInterferon
CPerforin
DInterleukin-2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. TGF-β cytokine
Tumour cells release TGF-β to suppress macrophages and lymphocytes and so escape attack.
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