Vinca alkaloid
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| Vinca alkaloid | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vinca alkaloid |
| Short definition | Vinca alkaloid - (pronounced) (VIN-kuh AL-kuh-LOYD) type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Vinca alkaloids disrupt microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vinca alkaloid - (pronounced) (VIN-kuh AL-kuh-LOYD) type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Vinca alkaloids disrupt 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
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