Vinca Twins: Cell Division & Cancer Control

by Jacob

The delicate pink periwinkle flower, a symbol of resilience, holds a surprising warrior within. Vinca alkaloids, natural compounds found in periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), have become a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer. These alkaloids, particularly vinblastine and vincristine, disrupt cell division, a crucial step for cancer cells to grow and spread. By targeting this process, vinca alkaloids can shrink tumors and slow cancer progression...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3384220099
• ISBN13: 9783384220097
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"