A phase I clinical and pharmacological study evaluating vinflunine in combination with doxorubicin as first line treatment in metastatic breast cancer [PDF]
Vinfunine (VFL) is a novel bifluorinated tubulin-targeted agent of the vinca alkaloids class active in advanced stage breast cancer. We conducted a phase I study combining VFL with doxorubicin (DXR) to define the recommended dose (RD), safety ...
Bauer, J. +9 more
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A novel approach to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of canine histiocytic sarcoma [PDF]
This work provides a review of canine histiocytic sarcoma (HS) including background immunology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Given the poor prognosis of HS compared to other soft tissue sarcomas in dogs, the research performed focuses on ...
Menard, Kimberly
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Vinca herbacea Waldst. & Kit., a perennial species of the Apocynaceae family, is distributed across temperate regions of Asia and Europe but occurs only in limited areas of northern Iran, particularly along the Alborz Mountains.
Mohammad Kordkatouli +5 more
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Gender difference in motor impairments induced by chronic administration of vinblastine [PDF]
Objective(s): Neurotoxicity of anticancer drugs complicates treatment of cancer patients. Vinblastine (VBL) is reported to induce motor and cognitive impairments in patients receiving chronic low-dose regimen.
Asadi-Shekaari, Majid +7 more
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Beyond the Paclitaxel and Vinca Alkaloids: Next Generation of Plant-Derived Microtubule-Targeting Agents with Potential Anticancer Activity. [PDF]
Zhang D, Kanakkanthara A.
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Catharanthus roseus intoxication mimicking acute cholangitis
Background Catharanthus roseus, a Madagascar native flowering plant, is known for its glossy leaves and vibrant flowers, and its medicinal significance due to its alkaloid compounds.
Yoen Young Chuah +3 more
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Restoration of Taxol Sensitivity of Multidrug-Resistant Cells by the Cyclosporine SDZ PSC 833 and the Cyclopeptolide SDZ 280-446 [PDF]
Background: Taxol, a promising agent for the treatment of cancer, has entered phase II clinical trials. Nevertheless, it belongs to the class of compounds that show impaired retention in multidrug-resistant cells expressing P-glycoprotein (Pgp), a drug ...
Jachez, Bénédicte +2 more
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Advancing understanding of the diverse properties of essential oils has spurred a significant increase in both their production and application. The current research aimed to study the chemical, physical, and antifungal characteristics of Vinca rosea ...
Parul Sharma +3 more
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Cytotoxic drug sensitivity of Epstein-Barr virus transformed lymphoblastoid B-cells. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of immunosuppression associated lymphoproliferations such as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), AIDS related immunoblastic lymphomas (ARL) and immunoblastic lymphomas in X ...
Eksborg, S. +5 more
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Medicinal plants serve as valuable resources for the isolation of endophytic fungi. Vinca minor is a well-known producer of important vinca alkaloids and emerges as a promising source of endophytic fungi with antibacterial potential and biosynthetic ...
Ting He +5 more
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