Types of Antineoplastic Flashcards
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Antineoplastics
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Inhibit the new growth of cancer cells
2
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Antimetabolites
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inhibit cell growth and replication by mimicking natural metabolites and taking their place within the cells inhibiting the synthesis of important cellular enzymes
3
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Alkylating Agents
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Interfere with mitosis (cell division) by binding with DNA and preventing cellular replication
4
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Plant Alkaloids
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Inhibit the enzyme topoisomerase
5
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Hormones
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Used to treat cancers which require hormones to grow by depriving them of said hormones
6
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Antitumor Antibiotics
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Interact directly with cancer cells to prevent the DNA from function normally which can result in the death of said cancer’s cells
7
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Radioactive Isotopes
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Used to kill cancer cells in a targeted area
