Epothilone Compound

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Epothilone Compound Definition

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)

Epothilone Compound Synonyms

Epothilone Compound, epothilones

Terms in Epothilone Compound category

Folate Receptor-Targeted Epothilone BMS753493