Preferred Label : Tubulin Binding Agent;
NCIt synonyms : Tubulin Binding Agents;
NCIt related terms : antimicrotubule agent;
NCIt definition : Any agent that binds to tubulin molecules and interferes with the microtubule assembly
and disassembly dynamic. A tubulin binding agent impedes cell division and can be
used to treat a variety of cancers.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division).
Antimicrotubule agents interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help
move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000306526;
Origin ID : C25974;
UMLS CUI : C1519664;
Semantic type(s)
- chemical_or_drug_has_mechanism_of_action
