Understanding PARP Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy

What is the primary use of PARP inhibitors?

• To treat cardiovascular diseases

• To treat cancer patients

• To enhance muscle growth

• To improve cognitive function

How do PARP inhibitors affect DNA repair in tumor cells?

• They cause immediate cell death

• They enhance DNA repair mechanisms

• They block the recruitment of repair proteins

• They have no effect on DNA repair

What happens if a single-strand break remains unrepaired during replication?

• It enhances cell division

• It results in cell immortality

• It causes immediate apoptosis

• It leads to a double-strand break

What is the main goal of using PARP inhibitors in cancer therapy?

• To prevent all side effects

• To enhance the immune system

• To completely cure cancer

• To make cancer cells more sensitive to other treatments

Which of the following is a common side effect of PARP inhibitors?

• Improved vision

• Enhanced memory

• Hemotoxicity

• Increased appetite