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The effects of estramustine on metaphase and anaphase in DU 145 prostatic carcinoma cells.

Author: SheridanV R, SpeicherL A, TewK D

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.Research funding provided by the Public Health Service (PHS).

Overview

Estramustine, a chemotherapeutic drug, was found to be a potent inhibitor of mitotic progression in human prostatic carcinoma cells, delaying the onset of anaphase and cytokinesis.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The chemotherapeutic drug, estramustine, has been shown to cause the disassembly of microtubules via binding to microtubule-associated proteins. In this report, estramustine is shown to be a potent inhibitor of mitotic progression in the human prostatic carcinoma cell line, DU 145. Examination of in...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1879438

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Estramustine: A Microtubule Disruptor in Prostate Cancer Cells

This research delves into the microscopic world of cells, exploring the effects of the drug estramustine on the process of cell division in prostate cancer cells. The study found that estramustine, a chemotherapeutic drug, can disrupt microtubules – the microscopic highways that transport cellular cargo and form the framework for cell division. This disruption effectively halts the cancer cells' ability to multiply, potentially slowing down the progression of the disease. The researchers used various techniques to visualize this disruption, including microscopy and immunofluorescence. These findings may contribute to a deeper understanding of how estramustine works and how it can be used to treat prostate cancer.

Estramustine: A Roadblock for Cancer Cells

The study showed that estramustine has a significant impact on the process of cell division in prostate cancer cells. It effectively disrupts the microtubules, preventing the cancer cells from multiplying. Imagine these microtubules as the tracks of a busy train network. Estramustine acts like a sandstorm, disrupting the tracks and halting the progress of the train, which in this case, is the cancer cell.

A Microscopic Intervention in Prostate Cancer

This research highlights the importance of understanding the intricacies of cell division in order to develop effective cancer treatments. It suggests that targeting microtubules could be a viable strategy to control the growth of prostate cancer cells. While this research offers exciting possibilities, further investigation is needed to understand the potential side effects and long-term impact of estramustine.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a journey across the desert, emphasizes the importance of understanding the microscopic world to combat cancer. By targeting the microtubules, estramustine can disrupt the busy train network of cancer cells and potentially slow down their growth.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1991-10-03
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
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Pubmed ID

1879438

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

1879438

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