History of cancer chemotherapy — The era of cancer chemotherapy began in the 1940s with the first use of nitrogen mustards and folic acid antagonist drugs. Cancer drug development has exploded since then into a multi billion dollar industry. The targeted therapy revolution has… … Wikipedia
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AFPep — is a cyclic nonapeptide with molecular weight 969 D and is derived from the antioncogenic active site of alpha fetoprotein (AFP). Using the standard amino acid abbreviations, AFPep has the sequence cyclo(EKTOVNOGN), where O is hydroxyproline.… … Wikipedia
anticancer — adjective used in the treatment of cancer anticancer drug an antineoplastic effect • Syn: ↑antineoplastic, ↑antitumor, ↑antitumour • Pertains to noun: ↑tumour ( … Useful english dictionary
antineoplastic — I noun any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
antitumor — adjective used in the treatment of cancer anticancer drug an antineoplastic effect • Syn: ↑anticancer, ↑antineoplastic, ↑antitumour • Pertains to noun: ↑tumour ( … Useful english dictionary
Chemotherapy — A woman being treated with docetaxel chemotherapy for breast cancer. Cold mittens and wine coolers are placed on her hands and feet to reduce harm to her nails. Chemotherapy (sometimes cancer chemotherapy) is the treatment of cancer with an… … Wikipedia
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Iris (plant) — This article is about the Iris plant. For other uses, see Iris (disambiguation). Other plants named iris are found elsewhere in the Iridaceae. Iris Blood Iris (Iris sanguinea), known as ayame in Japan … Wikipedia