Definitions

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  • noun chemistry, pharmacology A taxane, C47H51NO14, used to treat cancer.

Etymologies

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From scientific Latin Taxus (a genus name).

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Examples

  • Some researchers call taxol the most significant new cancer drug to emerge in 15 years.

    Is A Tree Worth A Life? 2008

  • An extract of the bark of the Pacific yew known as taxol has been found to have cancer-fighting properties, particularly with ovarian cancer.

    Is A Tree Worth A Life? 2008

  • I recently read about an herb called taxol that was being touted as a cure for ovarian cancer.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • I recently read about an herb called taxol that was being touted as a cure for ovarian cancer.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • I recently read about an herb called taxol that was being touted as a cure for ovarian cancer.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • I recently read about an herb called taxol that was being touted as a cure for ovarian cancer.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • In those cases, oncologists are experimenting with therapies that do not rely on p53 to kill cancer cells -- such as taxol for breast cancer.

    The Cancer Killer 2008

  • These data suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of brominated noscapine analogs is not due to a direct inhibition of TLR-receptor dimerization and signal initiation. taxanes (such as taxol, taxotere) and vincas (vinblastine, vincristine) are extensively studied.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Susu Zughaier et al. 2010

  • These data suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of brominated noscapine analogs is not due to a direct inhibition of TLR-receptor dimerization and signal initiation. taxanes (such as taxol, taxotere) and vincas (vinblastine, vincristine) are extensively studied.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Susu Zughaier et al. 2010

  • It may become an efficacious tool to treat patients who suffer from taxol-resistant cancers.

    Dr. Reese Halter: Mother Nature's Medicine Cabinet Dr. Reese Halter 2010

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