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Focusing on the medicinal properties of the pink periwinkle flower, this book reveals how vinca alkaloids, particularly vinblastine and vincristine, are instrumental in cancer treatment by disrupting cell division. While not a recognized medical treatment, it showcases the natural origins of these compounds and their role in combating various cancers, especially in children. The narrative emphasizes the balance between the benefits and side effects, such as hair loss and fatigue, while highlighting ongoing research for new therapies and the hope that emerges from nature.
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Vinca Twins: Cell Division & Cancer Control, Jacob
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- 2024
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- Title
- Vinca Twins: Cell Division & Cancer Control
- Subtitle
- DE
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacob
- Publisher
- tredition
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9783384220097
- Category
- Health / Medicine
- Description
- Focusing on the medicinal properties of the pink periwinkle flower, this book reveals how vinca alkaloids, particularly vinblastine and vincristine, are instrumental in cancer treatment by disrupting cell division. While not a recognized medical treatment, it showcases the natural origins of these compounds and their role in combating various cancers, especially in children. The narrative emphasizes the balance between the benefits and side effects, such as hair loss and fatigue, while highlighting ongoing research for new therapies and the hope that emerges from nature.