The drugs taxol and vinblastine are discovered in developing areas, but because they are expensive, they primarily benefit people in developed regions, whether an individual sees a conflict in this or not. Introduction: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. This may occur due to the activation of oncogenes or suppression of proto-oncogene. To treat the cancer specialized drugs are made like taxol and vinblastine which inhibit the mitotic spindle that prevents the growth of cells. These two drugs are natural and are often found in developing areas.

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The drugs taxol and vinblastine are discovered in developing areas, but because they are expensive, they primarily benefit people in developed regions, whether an individual sees a conflict in this or not.

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. This may occur due to the activation of oncogenes or suppression of proto-oncogene. To treat the cancer specialized drugs are made like taxol and vinblastine which inhibit the mitotic spindle that prevents the growth of cells. These two drugs are natural and are often found in developing areas.

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