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Taxanes: Targeting Cancer Cell Division by emilysusanhoulder is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Taxanes are a type of chemotherapy that prevent cancer cell division by freezing microtubules, which are essential for the formation of spindle fibers during cell division. They are effective against rapidly dividing cancers such as breast, lung, and ovarian cancer. However, taxanes can also affect normal dividing cells, leading to side effects like hair loss, low blood cell counts, and nausea.
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