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Antimicrotubule effects of estramustine, an antiprostatic tumor drug.

Author: StearnsM E, TewK D

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Overview

Estramustine, a conjugate of estradiol and nitrogen mustard, disrupts cytoskeletal organization in fish erythrophores and human prostatic tumor cells. This effect is reversible in fish cells but not in prostatic carcinoma cells.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Estramustine [17 beta-estradiol 3 N bis(2-chloroethyl)carbamate; EM] is a stable conjugate of estradiol and nor-nitrogen mustard that is used for the treatment of human prostatic carcinoma. We have studied the cytotoxic effects of EM on the cytoskeletal organization of squirrelfish pigment cells (er...See full text at original site
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4016756

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Estramustine's Microtubule Mayhem: A Journey into the Cellular Desert

This study examines the effects of estramustine, an anti-cancer drug used for treating prostate cancer, on the cytoskeletal organization of cells. The research focuses on its impact on microtubules, which are crucial for cell shape, movement, and division. The study utilized squirrelfish pigment cells and human prostatic tumor cells to investigate the cellular response to estramustine. The findings reveal that estramustine disrupts microtubules in both cell types, leading to changes in cell shape and intracellular transport.

Unraveling the Cytoskeletal Desert: Estramustine's Impact on Microtubules

The study concludes that estramustine exerts its cytotoxic effects by interfering with microtubule function, rather than through its estrogenic or nitrogen mustard components. This discovery provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of action of this anti-cancer drug, potentially leading to the development of new strategies to target microtubules in cancer treatment.

The Cell's Inner Landscape: Understanding the Impact of Microtubule Disruption

Understanding how estramustine affects microtubules is crucial for optimizing its therapeutic use. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of microtubule disruption on cancer cell growth and to explore strategies that could mitigate any potential side effects on healthy cells.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Picture the inside of a cell as a bustling desert city, with roads (microtubules) carrying vital resources throughout. Estramustine acts like a sandstorm, disrupting these roads and causing chaos in the city. While this chaos can be helpful in battling cancer cells, understanding its impact on the cellular landscape is crucial for developing effective and safe cancer therapies. The study reveals the complexity of the cellular desert, reminding us that even a seemingly simple sandstorm can have far-reaching consequences.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 1985-08-28
  2. Date Revised 2016-11-30
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Pubmed ID

4016756

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

4016756

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