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
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.
Comments
Poster research sponsored by NIH INBRE