Tag: Microtubules

Mitotic spindle inhibitors are a class of anticancer drugs used in various chemotherapy regimens. These medications work by disrupting the cell's ability to undergo proper cell division, arresting the cell cycle in the M (mitosis) phase. So, what drugs are mitotic spindle inhibitors, and how do they function to stop cancer cell proliferation?

First introduced in the 1970s, fenbendazole is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic widely used in veterinary medicine. It is primarily known for its role in treating and controlling parasitic infections by targeting the cellular structure and energy metabolism of parasites.