Epothilone D Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Trade Name | Epothilone D |
Generic | Epothilone D |
Epothilone D Other Names | 12,13-desoxyepothilone B, Desoxyepothilone B |
Type | |
Formula | C27H41NO5S |
Weight | Average: 491.683 Monoisotopic: 491.270544117 |
Groups | Investigational |
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Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, solid tumors, and prostate cancer.
How Epothilone D works
The principal mechanism of the epothilone class is inhibition of microtubule function. Microtubules are essential to cell division, and epothilones therefore stop cells from properly dividing.