General chemistry : principles and modern applications
The Molecule on the Front Cover is Paclitaxel, C47H51NO14 a chemotherapy drug that has been successful in treating breast, lung, and ovatian cancer. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific Yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). Unfortunately, the bark of a 100-year-old Pacific Yew tree yields about 3 kg...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto, Canada :
Pearson Canada ,
c2011
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| Edition: | 10th ed. |
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| Summary: | The Molecule on the Front Cover is Paclitaxel, C47H51NO14 a chemotherapy drug that has been successful in treating breast, lung, and ovatian cancer. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific Yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). Unfortunately, the bark of a 100-year-old Pacific Yew tree yields about 3 kg of bark and only 300 mg of paclitaxel, barely enough for a single dose of the drug (Taxol) |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xxiv, 1337 p. : ill. (chiefy col.) ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0132064529 0135042933 9780132064521 9780135042939 |