Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). flowers of the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus or Vinca rosea). This plant is the source of th

Alamy Photo Prints and Wall Art

Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). flowers of the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus or Vinca rosea). This plant is the source of th

Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). flowers of the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus or Vinca rosea). This plant is the source of th Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). flowers of the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus or Vinca rosea). This plant is the source of the alkaloids vinblastine (VLB) and vincristine (VCR). These are used as chemotherapy agents in the treatment of certain cancers, notably acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease & non- Hodgkin lymphomas. VCR and VLB are always used in conjunction with other drugs. Both alkaloids are believed to interfere in the process of mitosis (cell division) by damaging the mitotic spindle, the apparatus of cell division. Both compounds have a short-lived toxicity; VCR towards the nervous system and VLB to the bone marrow

This image could have imperfections.

Media ID 39518623

© Ilan Rosen

Biological Biology Bloom Blooming Botanical Chemotherapy Flora Flowering Flowers Foliage Gardening Growth Herb Horticulture Medicinal Ornamental Perennial Petal Petals Pink Green Plants

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.