Anticancer Drugs Flashcards
Alkylating drugs (mitomycin & cisplatin) MOA
carbonium ion –> covalent bonds w/ DNA –>impedes replication
Antimetabolites MOA
block or subvert one or more metabolic pathways in DNA synthesis
Cytotoxic antibiotics MOA
blocks mammalian cell division
Vinca Alkaloids MOA
binds to tubulin –> prevents formation of mitotic spindles–> arrests cell at metaphase
Protein kinase inhibitor MOA
blocks tyrosine kinases that tranduce growth signals
Methotrexate MOA (2)
inhibits dihydrofolate reduction,
block DTMP & purine synthesis
Doxorubicin MOA
blocks topoisomerase II fxn
5-fluorouracil MOA
inhibits DTMP synthesis (DNA only)
L-asparaginase MOA
catalyses hydrolysis of l-asparagine to l-aspartic acid & ammonia –> deaminates asparagine & inhibits protein synthesis
Paclitaxel & Docetaxel (Taxanes) MOA
Stabilizes microtubules in the polymerized state
What is commonly seen w/ BM toxicity due to chemotherapuetics?
leukopenia
BCG MOA
stimulates immune system to recognize tumor cells
What molecule dissociates once Cisplatin enters the cell?
Cl
Methotrexate is a _____ ANTagonist.
folate
Solubility of methotrexate
low lipid solubility
actively taken up by cells via folate transport system
4 reasons for using combos of cancer drugs on a TX schedule (TQ)
- Incr. cytotoxicity w/o increasing gen. toxicity
- Decr. resistance to individual agents
- Permit BM regeneration
- More effective when given as 1 or 2 LG doses
Main problem of alkylating agents
Strong cross-resistance
What enzyme activates Cyclophosphamide in the liver? (it’s a pro-drug) (TQ)
CYP450
Slowest working alkylating agent? Benefits?
Chlorambucil
lowest toxicity
Do NOT use cytotoxic antibiotics w/ what other form of therapy?
radiotherapy (toxicity)