Targeting apoptosis and DNA synthesis: understanding treatment concepts and nursing considerations.
This session dealt with targeting apoptosis and DNA synthesis via antisense therapy to block overproduction of Bcl-2. Speakers also discussed ongoing developments in and use of antisense therapies in hypercalcemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and bladder cancer, as well as nursing considerations.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017209:Apoptosis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics; D004261:DNA Replication / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics; D005708:Gallium / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019254:Genes, bcl-2 / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D019384:Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D019384:Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors; D005708:Gallium; C027235:gallium nitrate