Many cancer treatments are directed at controlling the rate of cell division
Cancer cells divide too fast and without control. Many treatments work by targeting specific stages of cell division to slow or stop this process.
Real World
Taxol (paclitaxel), used to treat breast and ovarian cancer, prevents spindle fibres from breaking down after mitosis, trapping cells mid-division and stopping tumour growth.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'explain' how a drug controls cancer, link it to a specific stage of the cell cycle for full marks.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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