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Vinca Alkaloid Compound

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Term info

Label

Vinca Alkaloid Compound

Synonyms
  • Vinca Alkaloid Compound
  • Vinca Alkaloids
  • vinca alkaloid
ALT DEFINITION

A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Vinca alkaloids interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer. A vinca alkaloid is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent.

CHEBI ID

CHEBI:27288

Legacy Concept Name

Vinca_Alkaloid_Compound

Preferred Name

Vinca Alkaloid Compound

Semantic Type

Chemical Viewed Structurally

UMLS CUI

C0042672

code

C932

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