a type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). taxanes interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). they are used to treat cancer. a taxane is a type of mitotic inhibitor and antimicrotubule agent.
出典:Wiktionary
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/28 18:43 UTC 版)
The taxanes are diterpenes produced by the plants of the genus Taxus (yews). As their name suggests, they were first derived from natural sources, but some have been synthesized artificially. Taxanes include paclitaxel (Taxol) and docetaxel (Taxotere). Paclitaxel was originally derived from the Pacific yew tree.