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Taxane Compound
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Term info
Label
Taxane Compound
Synonyms
- Taxane Compound
- Taxanes
- taxane
Subsets
NCIT_C157711, NCIT_C157712
ALT DEFINITION
A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Taxanes interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer. A taxane is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent.
CAS Registry
1605-68-1
CHEBI ID
CHEBI:36064
Legacy Concept Name
Taxane_Compound
Preferred Name
Taxane Compound
Semantic Type
Chemical Viewed Structurally
UMLS CUI
C0796419
code
C1490