Which of these medications stimulate the cells of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells?

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Interleukins are a group of proteins that regulate the activity of immune cells, including T cells and natural killer cells. Interleukin therapy can stimulate these cells to attack cancer cells. Alkylating agents and antimetabolites are cytotoxic drugs that kill rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells, but do not specifically target the immune system. Mitotic inhibitors prevent cancer cells from dividing by disrupting the process of cell division, but they do not stimulate the immune system.

Which of These Medications Stimulate the Cells of the Immune