Antiproliferative drugs are agents that inhibit cell growth and proliferation, commonly used in cancer treatment and immunosuppressive therapy. They work by targeting specific pathways involved in cell division, effectively slowing down or stopping the spread of rapidly dividing cells.

Antiproliferative Drugs

Agents that inhibit cell growth

Proliferation refers to the rapid increase or spread of something, often used in contexts such as nuclear weapons, technology, or information. It involves concerns about control, regulation, and the potential impact on global stability and security.

Proliferation

Cancer treatment involves a variety of strategies aimed at eradicating cancer cells, controlling their growth, or alleviating symptoms. These treatments can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, among others, and are often used in combination to maximize effectiveness.

Cancer Treatment

Immunosuppressive therapy involves the deliberate reduction of the immune system's activity to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases. This therapy must be carefully balanced to avoid increased susceptibility to infections and other complications due to weakened immune defenses.

Immunosuppressive Therapy

Specific pathways involved in cell division

Cell division is a fundamental biological process where a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms. This process occurs through two main types: mitosis, which results in identical daughter cells, and meiosis, which leads to the production of gametes with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

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