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camptothecin

camptothecin

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A natural substance from some plants used in cancer research and to make cancer medicines
  • noun
  • /ˌkæmptəˈθiːsɪn/
  • Specialized
: camptotecina
  • The camptothecin extracted from the plant showed promising results.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying camptothecin for its potential in treating cancer.

  • Scientists discovered that camptothecin can inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells.

  • The laboratory is studying new ways to improve the effectiveness of camptothecin in chemotherapy.

  • Some modern cancer drugs are developed from the structure of camptothecin.

  • In cancer research, scientists often use camptothecin to study its effects on tumor cells.

  • The study found that camptothecin significantly increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating certain cancers.

  • Researchers are investigating how camptothecin can improve the survival rates of patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Surface Forms

camptothecin singular
camptothecins plural

Etymology

Camptothecin gets its name from the tree Camptotheca, a Chinese tree sometimes called the 'happy tree', plus the common chemical ending -in. So, camptothecin is the natural chemical first found in that tree and now used in cancer research and drugs.