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News from the department of Pharmacology-Toxicology

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Paclitaxel

Paclitaxel Definition Mitosis-inhibiting cytostatic drug (from the taxane group) obtained mainly from the Pacific yew(Taxus brevifolia), also found in the European yew. Pharmacodynamics (Effect) Paclitaxel inhibits the degradation of microtubules and thus disrupts cell division. In mitosis, micro...

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