Pharmacologic Substance
rhizoxin
[ ry-zok-sin ]
Definitions related to rhizoxin:
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A macrocyclic lactone. Rhizoxin binds to tubulin and inhibits microtubule assembly, thereby inducing cytotoxicity. This agent also may inhibit endothelial cell-induced angiogenic activity, which may result in decreased tumor cell proliferation. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It comes from a fungus and is similar to vinca alkaloid drugs. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimitotic agents.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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