Tsütotoksiinien
Tsütotoksiinien, also known as cytotoxic agents or cytotoxins, are substances that are toxic to cells. They work by damaging or killing cells through various mechanisms. This damage can occur to the cell membrane, cellular organelles, or genetic material within the cell. Tsütotoksiinien can be natural products derived from living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or plants, or they can be synthetically produced.
The effects of tsütotoksiinien can be specific or broad-spectrum, meaning they may target particular cell types
Due to their cell-killing properties, tsütotoksiinien have found significant applications in medicine, particularly in cancer chemotherapy.