taxol

Tree-derived cancer drug

Taxol is a trademark for paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree.

It works by interfering with cell division, making it effective against various cancers including ovarian, breast, and lung cancer.

The drug's discovery sparked both excitement in oncology and environmental concern over harvesting wild yew trees, leading to synthetic production methods.

Her oncologist recommended Taxol as part of her treatment regimen.

compound

alkaloid

Nitrogenous plant compound

natural productCompound from living sources
microtubuleCylindrical cell structure protein
tubulinMicrotubule protein component

polymerization · stabilization · cytoskeleton · cell cycle · apoptosis · isolation · synthesis · molecular structure · Bristol-Myers Squibb · generic

oncology

chemotherapy

Anti-cancer drug treatment

cytotoxicToxic to cells
tumorAbnormal tissue mass
metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin

carcinoma · adenocarcinoma · ovarian cancer · breast cancer · lung cancer · regimen · infusion · intravenous · adjuvant · combination therapy

yew

bark

Sharp canine vocalization

coniferCone-bearing tree
evergreenRetains foliage year-round
needlePointed implement for sewing

harvest · extraction · endangered · conservation · sustainable · forestry · tree · Oregon · Washington · old-growth

side-effects

neutropenia

Insufficient neutrophils in blood

neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
alopeciaPathological follicle loss
nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort

leukopenia · anemia · hypersensitivity · anaphylaxis · myalgia · fatigue · immunosuppression · premedication · dexamethasone · antihistamine

taxol

alkaloid

chemotherapy

bark

neutropenia

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