Jackie Lanzalotto
Mr. Giannantonio
Honors Chemistry 1
October 27, 2015
Background Research Paper
This project determines the effects of nicotine on cancer cell proliferation. It is well-known that nicotine is bad for the body. But this experiment determines how exactly nicotine affects established lung cancer cells. This experiment will be done in vitro at [location will be inserted here] under the supervision of [person].
The lungs are two organs found in the under the rib cage. The right lung is divided into three lobes; the left lung has two lobes. The left lung is smaller than the right because the heart takes up more room on that side of the body. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal …show more content…
It is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lung tissues. There are three types of non-small cell lung cancer tumors. The first is Adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer in the United States among both men and women. Adenocarcinoma tumors are formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue. Adenocarcinoma is commonly found in the outer parts of the lung. It tends to grow at a slower rate than other types of lung cancer, so is more likely to be found prior to it spreading outside of the lung. Because of this, people with Adenocarcinoma tend to have a better prognosis than those with another type of lung cancer. Another type of non-small cell lung cancer is Squamous cell carcinoma, which forms in the lining of the bronchial tubes. This can also be called epidermoid cell carcinoma. About 25 to 30% of all lung cancers are squamous cell carcinoma. It is commonly linked to a history of smoking, and is usually found in the middle of the lungs, near a bronchus. The last type is large cell carcinomas; these are neither adenocarcinomas nor epidermoid cancers. These account for 10 to 15% of all lung cancers. Large cell carcinomas can appear in any part of the lung. They tends to grow and spread quickly, which can make them harder to …show more content…
Asbestos is a natural mineral that is fireproof and insulating, so it is used in building construction materials and in some manufacturing processes. When asbestos is inhaled, the fibers can irritate the lung; It is a well-known cause of lung cancer. Radon is an odorless gas released by some soil and rocks that contain uranium. Some homes may have high levels of radon, because they are built on soil that naturally contains radon. Industrial substances can include arsenic, uranium, beryllium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, chloromethyl ethers, gasoline, and diesel exhaust. Radiation exposure such as X-rays to the chest area can also increase the risk of lung cancer, especially in people who smoke. Air pollution contains trace amounts of diesel exhaust, coal products, and other industrial substances. Tuberculosis can cause scarring of lung tissue, which is a risk factor for lung cancer development. Genetics also play a role in the development of lung cancer through inherited or environmentally-acquired gene mutations. Cigarette smoke is the predominant form of tobacco consumption consisting of about 95% of tobacco use. There are over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke and at least 69 of those chemicals are known to cause cancer. Acetone, acetic acid, ammonia, butane, formaldehyde, tar, and nicotine are some
Mr. Giannantonio
Honors Chemistry 1
October 27, 2015
Background Research Paper
This project determines the effects of nicotine on cancer cell proliferation. It is well-known that nicotine is bad for the body. But this experiment determines how exactly nicotine affects established lung cancer cells. This experiment will be done in vitro at [location will be inserted here] under the supervision of [person].
The lungs are two organs found in the under the rib cage. The right lung is divided into three lobes; the left lung has two lobes. The left lung is smaller than the right because the heart takes up more room on that side of the body. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal …show more content…
It is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lung tissues. There are three types of non-small cell lung cancer tumors. The first is Adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer in the United States among both men and women. Adenocarcinoma tumors are formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue. Adenocarcinoma is commonly found in the outer parts of the lung. It tends to grow at a slower rate than other types of lung cancer, so is more likely to be found prior to it spreading outside of the lung. Because of this, people with Adenocarcinoma tend to have a better prognosis than those with another type of lung cancer. Another type of non-small cell lung cancer is Squamous cell carcinoma, which forms in the lining of the bronchial tubes. This can also be called epidermoid cell carcinoma. About 25 to 30% of all lung cancers are squamous cell carcinoma. It is commonly linked to a history of smoking, and is usually found in the middle of the lungs, near a bronchus. The last type is large cell carcinomas; these are neither adenocarcinomas nor epidermoid cancers. These account for 10 to 15% of all lung cancers. Large cell carcinomas can appear in any part of the lung. They tends to grow and spread quickly, which can make them harder to …show more content…
Asbestos is a natural mineral that is fireproof and insulating, so it is used in building construction materials and in some manufacturing processes. When asbestos is inhaled, the fibers can irritate the lung; It is a well-known cause of lung cancer. Radon is an odorless gas released by some soil and rocks that contain uranium. Some homes may have high levels of radon, because they are built on soil that naturally contains radon. Industrial substances can include arsenic, uranium, beryllium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, chloromethyl ethers, gasoline, and diesel exhaust. Radiation exposure such as X-rays to the chest area can also increase the risk of lung cancer, especially in people who smoke. Air pollution contains trace amounts of diesel exhaust, coal products, and other industrial substances. Tuberculosis can cause scarring of lung tissue, which is a risk factor for lung cancer development. Genetics also play a role in the development of lung cancer through inherited or environmentally-acquired gene mutations. Cigarette smoke is the predominant form of tobacco consumption consisting of about 95% of tobacco use. There are over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke and at least 69 of those chemicals are known to cause cancer. Acetone, acetic acid, ammonia, butane, formaldehyde, tar, and nicotine are some