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Which interphases do cell spend most of their time

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G1
S
G2

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In interphase, cells will

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Double; cytoplasm synthesis DNA

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What happens is G0 phase?

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Performing normal functions; not going through process of dividing

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When is G0 phase signaled?

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Signaled to progress through cell cycle by presence of growth factors & other signals

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In G0 phase, mutated cells are

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Permanent (avoids replication which is a good thing)

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What happens in G1 phase

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Cells recruited into the growth faction start G1

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Which phase starts prior to DNA synthesis?

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G1

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Cell characteristics in G1 phase

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Cells increase in mass & organelles in preparation for cell division; diploid w/2 sets of chromosomes

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What happens in the S (synthesis) phase?

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DNA synthesis

Duplication of chromosomes

Continued cell growth

DNA check point

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Normally, if an error is found, what happens to the cell?

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Either repaired or cellular apoptosis

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When does G2 phase begin

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Between DNA replication & start of miosis

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Characteristics of cells in G2 phase

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Synthesis of additional proteins & cellular mitotic materials

Continued cell growth

Additional DNA checkpoint

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What happens in M phase

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Cell divided into 2 daughter cells (4 phases)

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In mitosis (M phase), prophase is when

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Chromatin condenses into distinct chromosomes

Chromosomes migrate to center of cell

Nuclear envelope breaks down & spindle fibers form

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In mitosis (M phase), metaphase includes

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Nuclear membrane disappears

Spindle develops

Chromosomes align

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In mitosis (M phase), anaphase involves

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Paired chromosomes separate

Spindle fibers lengthen the cell

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In mitosis (M phase) l, telophase involves

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Chromosomes sectioned off into distinct new nuclei

Genetic content distributed equally

Cytokinesis begins

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Cytokinesis involves

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Division of cytoplasm in o form 2 new cells

Begins after anaphase & finishes after telophase

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How are males giant cells characterized

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Rapid division & synthesis of DNA

Multiply without growth factor

Genetic mutations (oncogenes)- overactive ; CA promoting

Problems with encoding regulator proteins

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Mutations promote

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Increased cell growth & division

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Mutations escape

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Internal & external division controls

Avoids programmed cell death (apoptosis)

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Additional mutations are often required in

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Tumor progression

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Malignant tumors are insensitive to

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Anti-growth signaling

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Malignant tumors are

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Groups of cells that divide excessively (self-sufficient)

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What is sustained angiogenesis?
Growth of new blood vessels Source of O2 & nutrients
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What is the role of P53 (protein)?
A tumor suppressor Triggers production of cell cycle inhibitor Allows activation of DNA repair enzymes
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When is p53 activated?
At G1 checkpoint which controls transition to S phase
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Telomeres are
DNA end caps that prevents loss of genes as chromosome end Shortened & losses related to cellular aging
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What is telomerASE
Enzyme that extends telomeres Reverses telomere shortening
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Contemporary therapy aims to
Harness the power of intrinsic immune system actions
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What is the target of chemotherapy?
Cells that are actively undergoing DNA synthesis or mitosis
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4 anesthetic considerations of chemo
N/v or diarrhea Kidney issues Liver issues Fluid balance
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What is CIPN
Common (chemo induced peripheral neuropathy) which can effect pain management & regional anesthesia
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Alkylating agents work where?
In all phases
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MOA for Alkylating agents
Form covalent alkyl bonds w/ nucleus acid (DNA) bases Forms intra/interstrand DNA crosslinks Impairs DNA structure Inhibits replication & transcription
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Alkylating agents are indicated for
Hematologic malignancy Solid tumors
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Alkylating agents adverse effects
Bone marrow suppression (lymphocytopenia w/in 24h & hemolytic anemia Gonadal dysfunction GI disturbance (hypertrophy & shedding)
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Alkylating agents effects on CNS
N/v Muscle weakness Seizure
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Alkylating agents can cause
Follicular damage (alopecia)
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Alkylating agents effects on pulmonary
Pneumonitis Pulmonary fibrosis Decreased diffusion capacity
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Alkylating agents effects on heart
Cardiotoxic Pericarditis, pericardial effusion (tamponade) Hemorrhagic myocarditis w/CHF
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Alkylating agents can cause
Hepatotoxic New/secondary malignancy Phlebitis & thrombophlebitis
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Alkylating agents can inhibit
Plasma cholinesterase for up to 2-3 weeks which can lead to a prolonged paralysis with Suxx
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Alkylating agents can cause this with the kidney
Nephropathy related to uric acid (Allopurinol)
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Alkylating agents can have acquired
Resistance to alkylating therapy Decreased cell permeability Increased production of competitive substances
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Common Platinum Complexes
Cisplatin Carboplatin
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Platinum Complexes are
Non cell specific and are alkylating like agents (Damaging all phases)
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MOA of Platinum Complexes
Crosslinks adjacent or opposing bases to disrupt DNA Inhibit essential cellular processes Inhibit enzyme involved in replication & division
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Which Platinum Complexes is mostly used?
Cisplatin for Solid tumors
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Adverse effects for Cisplantin, a Platinum Complex
Black box- nephrotoxic ( decreased GFR, increased creatinine) Renal tubular necrosis leading to renal failure
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Effects of Cisplatin, a Platinum Complex on the ears
Ototoxic Tinnitus Hearing loss
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Effects of Cisplatin, a Platinum Complex on periphery
Black box- peripheral neuropathy Sensory neuropathy Paresthesia Loss of vibratory & position sensation All reversible
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Effects of Cisplatin, a Platinum Complex on bone
Myelosuppression Leukopenia Thrombocytopenia
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Effects of Cisplatin, a Platinum Complex on GIT
n/v- black box
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Effects of Cisplatin, a Platinum Complex, can cause hypersensitive reactions such as
Facial edema Bronchoconstriction Tachycardia HOTN
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Antimetabolites is cell cycle specific with a MOA of
Prevent synthesis of complementary DNA in S phase which acts as a FALSE nutrient (mimics folic acid) Enzyme inhibition Mimics nucleobases Stops DNA replication & cell proliferation
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Antimetabolites indications
Hematologic Psoriasis (methotrexate) RA Solid tumors
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Antimetabolites effects
High alert Resistance to therapy risks Bone marrow suppression (megaloblastic anemia) Pulmonary toxicity GI toxic Nephrotoxic Hepatotoxic Caution with nasal ‘ oral airway Ataxia Drowsiness Dermatological toxicity (photosensitive)
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Topoisomerase inhibitors are cell cycle specific with a MOA of
Corrects DNA alterations during replication & transcription Inhibits topoisomerase 1 or 2 Inhibits uncoiling of DNA during replication Most active during S & early G 2 phase
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Anthracycline anti tumors antibiotics
Create free radicals to break DNA strands
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Topoisomerase inhibitors indications
Solid tumors Hematologic
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Topoisomerase inhibitors & antitumor adverse effects on CV
Cardiotoxic (doxorubicin & daunorubicin) Free radicals disrupt cardiac protein & cell membrane components Increased troponin T CHF w/ impaired LV function Acute myopathy w/arrhythmias Fatal form associated w/ bronchitis & progressive ventricular failure
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Dexrazoxane is a
Free radical scavenger & protective against damage
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Topoisomerase inhibitors & antitumor adverse effects on lungs
Pulmonary toxic-Bleomycin Free radical production in presence of O2 ‘ iron/copper Capillary endothelial’ alveolar damage Pulmonary fibrosis Hypoxia dyspnea pneumonitis Pulmonary lesions & infiltrates Decreased pulmonary diffusion capacity
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Topoisomerase inhibitors & antitumor anesthesia considerations
Post-op respiratory failure in bleomycin Risk w/ excessive crystalloid (use colloid & minimize fluids) Risk in presence of hyperoxia Keep inhaled 02 concentration below 30% Risk factors include pre-existing pulmonary damage or renal dysfunction
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Topoisomerase inhibitors & antitumor adverse effects
Myelosuppression GI disturbances Alopecia
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Microtubule inhibitors are cell specific & have a MOA of
Microtubules create cellular architecture & mediate cellular functions Vinca alkaloids (bind & inhibit microtubule formation) Taxanes (bind & inhibit microtubule breakdown) Active in M phase Mitosis phase fails & cell does w/o replicating
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Microtubule inhibitors adverse effects
Myelosuppression Autonomic neuropathy (ortho HOTN, decreased GI motility, laryngeal nerve paralysis-hoarseness, urinary retention, dry mouth, tachycardia
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The Microtubule inhibitors, Taxanes effects on the heart
Dysrhythmias Ischemia Edema Effusion
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The neuromuscular effects of Microtubule inhibitors
Atonal demylenation Sensory motor neuropathy Areflexia Paresthesia Skeletal muscle pain weakness & ataxia
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Microtubule inhibitors effects of periphery
Peripheral neuropathy Smirks of worsening neuropathy w/ regional & general Use lowest concentration of local AVOID EPI additives Use nerve location technique
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Signal transduction modifiers (hormone) MOA
Variable Normal cells require GF a/specific receptors Hormonal tx disrupts growth factor- receptors interactions Targets over expression
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Signal transduction modifiers are indicated for
Solid tumors Autoimmune disease
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Signal transduction modifiers side effects
Thromboembolic events & stroke Increased risk CV disease Secondary malignancy (tamoxifen) leading to uterine CA Hepatotoxic Wt gain Myalgia arthralgia fractures
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Signal transduction modifiers can cause
GI disturbances Hormonal changes
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Immunomodylatory drugs
Treat multiple myeloma Antiproliferative antiangiogenic imnunomodulatory effects Thalidomide. Lenalidomide Pomalidomide
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Cancer immunotherapies
Bind immune checkpoints proteins Reprogram T cells to attack cancer cells Inflammatory side effect tx with corticosteroids & immunosuppressants
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Adoptive cellular therapy autologous T cells
Genetically engineered to recognize & attack tumor cells Risk for life threatening side effects such as release of cytokines & systemic inflammation

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