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In the context of the CD95 (Fas) death receptor, what function does a newly identified crucial epitope serve to advance cancer therapies?

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Updated: October 2026

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1It blocks the entry of chemotherapeutic agents into the cell.
2It promotes the secretion of pro-survival growth factors.
3It acts as a molecular switch that activates cytotoxic apoptotic signaling.✓
4It downregulates the expression of the receptor on the cell membrane.

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It acts as a molecular switch that activates cytotoxic apoptotic signaling.

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