Cell biology: Cytoskeleton Flashcards

1
Q

Cytokeratin stain used to identify what?

A

Carcinoma

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2
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Desmin stain used to identify what?

A
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma

- Leiomyosarcoma

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3
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Glial Fibrillary acid proteins (GFAP) stain used to identify what?

A

Glioblastoma

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4
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Neurofilaments stain used to identify what?

A

Neuroblastoma

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5
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Vimentin stain used to identify what?

A

Sarcomas

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6
Q

What drugs act on microtules?

A
  • Vincaalkaloids: Vincristine and Vinblastine (Inhibit)
  • Taxanes: Paclitaxel and Docetaxel (Stabilize)
  • Benzimidazoles: Mebendazole, Albendazole, and Thiabendazole (worms meds)
  • Griseofulvine
  • Colchicine
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7
Q

How do cilia communicate with eachother

A

gap junctions

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8
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  • Situs inversus
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Maybe infertility (primary ciliary dyskinesia . . dynein arm)
A

Kartagener syndrome

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