Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014748
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014748
Preferred Name

Vinca Alkaloids

Definitions
A group of indole-indoline dimers which are ALKALOIDS obtained from the VINCA genus of plants. They inhibit polymerization of TUBULIN into MICROTUBULES thus blocking spindle formation and arresting cells in METAPHASE. They are some of the most useful ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS.
Synonyms
Alkaloids, Vinca
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
Delete Subject Author Type Created
No notes to display