A 55 year old male patient complains of abnormal growth on right cheek. Patient has a habit of tobacco chewing since 30 years. Radiologic findings reveal 8×8 cm fungating mass, invading maxilla and mandible on right side. Histologic findings are suggestive of squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following is not true regarding the treatment of this condition?
Correct Answer: Topoisomerase inhibitors promote the unwinding of parental DNA strands and prevent replication
Description: Majority of the drugs used for cancer therapy are designed to block DNA replication or inhibit the enzymes that participate in replication (directly or indirectly).
Methotrexate (inhibits dihydrofolate reductase) and 5-fluorouracil (inhibits thymidylate synthase) block nucleotide synthesis.
In recent years, topoisomerase inhibitors are being used. They block the unwinding of parental DNA strands and prevent replication.
Key Concept:
Topoisomerase inhibitors block the unwinding of parental DNA strands and hence preventing replication.
Category:
Biochemistry
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