NCIt definition : A semisynthetic derivative of the vinca alkaloid vinblastine, with potential antineoplastic
activity. Like vinblastine, anhydrovinblastine targets and binds to tubulin and inhibits
microtubule formation, resulting in disruption of mitotic spindle assembly and causing
tumor cell cycle arrest in the M phase.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors.;