Spindle poison

Spindle poison

These poisons disrupt cellular reproduction by affecting the protein threads which connect the centromere regions of chromosomes, known as spindles.

Some spindle poisons:

* Mebendazole
* Colchicine
* Griseofulvin
* Vinca Alkaloids
* Paclitaxel (Taxol)

ee also

* Taxane
* Mitotic inhibitor


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