Essays about: "Oxaliplatin"

Found 3 essays containing the word Oxaliplatin.

1. 1. Exploring the effects of platinum compounds on RNA, adduct formation, thermal melting properties and siRNA down regulation capacity of gene targets associated

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Alak Al Shiekh; [2012]
   Keywords : Proteinvetenskap; Chemistry;

   Abstract : Since its discovery, RNA interference (RNAi) has turned into an invaluable research tool for regulating gene expression. Furthermore, this naturally occurring phenomenon in mammalian cells is of interest in cancer research, both as a possible therapeutic approach and a target for cancer treatment. READ MORE

3. 2. Effect of oxaliplatin on HCT116 P53+/- colon cancer cells

   University essay from Institutionen för vård och natur

   Author : Asieh Azarm; [2011]
   Keywords : Oxaliplatin; HCT116 P53 -; XTT; Bax; Apoptosis;

   Abstract : Oxaliplatin as an effective chemotherapeutic agent in FOLFOX regimens is using to treat colorectal cancer. In this study we investigate cytotoxicity of Oxaliplatin as single chemotherapeutic agent toHCT116P53+/- to identify molecular mechanism of Oxaliplatin action in induction of apoptosis pathway. READ MORE

4. 3. Influence of cisplatin on DNA and RNA stability

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Ingrid Albertsson; [2011]
   Keywords : Biokemi; Chemistry;

   Abstract : Cancer is today a common disease in our society. There are several forms of cancer and some can be treated with cytostatic drogs. The most common form of cancer among men in the age of 20-35 is testicular cancer. Testicular cancer can be treatedwith cisplatin or oxaliplatin. READ MORE