Like the family of taxanes (of which paclitaxel is a member), epothilones prevent cancer cells from dividing by interfering with tubulin proteins that form the cells» skeletal microtubules. (sciencedaily.com)
Because they suppress cell division, paclitaxel and other taxanes are important therapeutic compounds for the treatment of cancer and other the diseases. (news.wsu.edu)
Only one class of chemotherapy called taxanes is effective against the disease. (sciencedaily.com)