Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Biology
First Reader
Dr. Lori Hensley
Second Reader
Dr. Tim Knight
Third Reader
Dr. Nancy Hardman
Abstract
Ewing's Sarcoma belongs in the Ewing's Sarcoma Family of Tumors (EFST) which represents approximately 2% of all cancers found in children and young adults. These tumors are generally treated by chemotherapy along with either surgery or radiation therapy which can themselves have debilitating effects on the patients. Dr. Lori Hensley's research has shown that ajulemic acid (AJA), a synthetic cannabinoid compound, exhibits extraordinary anti-tumor effects. In addition, AJA has not expressed any psychotropic side effects typically seen with other cannabinoids. Furthermore, ajulemic acid has been shown to eliminate the tumors by apoptosis, the preferred method of cell death. The purpose of this research is to observe if AJA can decrease the ability of cancerous cells to metastasize.
Recommended Citation
West, Nolan J., "The Effects of Ajulemic Acid on the Metatastic Potential of Ewing's Sarcoma" (2012). Honors Theses. 12.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/12