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Epothilone Compound
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A class of compounds isolated from the myxobacterium Sorangium cellulosum. Similar to taxanes, epothilone compounds induce microtubule polymerization and stabilize microtubules against depolymerization conditions, thereby inhibiting mitosis. (NCI) [ ]
Term info
Label
Epothilone Compound
Synonyms
- Epothilone Compound
- epothilone
ALT DEFINITION
A substance obtained from bacteria that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as treatments for cancer.
CHEBI ID
CHEBI:60831
Legacy Concept Name
Epothilone_Compound
Preferred Name
Epothilone Compound
Semantic Type
Organic Chemical, Chemical Viewed Structurally
UMLS CUI
C1136012
code
C1922