Location

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Start Date

3-8-2010 9:00 AM

End Date

3-8-2010 12:00 PM

Description

Colon Cancer: The third most common cancer in USA. More than 1 million Americans currently living with colon cancer. 148,810 new cases expected in 2010. 50,000 deaths annually.

Renal Cancer: Approximately 58,000 people diagnosed in USA annually. Seventh most common cancer and tenth most common cause of cancer related death in men.

Aromatic quinols have demonstrated in vitro antitumor activity. Three heteroaromatic quinols show antitumor activity.

Keywords

Aromatic compounds; Cancer—Treatment; Colon (Anatomy) — Cancer; Kidneys — Cancer; Quinone

Disciplines

Chemistry | Medicinal-Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Oncology | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Language

English

Comments

Poster research sponsored by NIH INBRE


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Aug 3rd, 9:00 AM Aug 3rd, 12:00 PM

Synthesis of novel aromatic quinols for colon and renal cancers

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Colon Cancer: The third most common cancer in USA. More than 1 million Americans currently living with colon cancer. 148,810 new cases expected in 2010. 50,000 deaths annually.

Renal Cancer: Approximately 58,000 people diagnosed in USA annually. Seventh most common cancer and tenth most common cause of cancer related death in men.

Aromatic quinols have demonstrated in vitro antitumor activity. Three heteroaromatic quinols show antitumor activity.