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How does docetaxel act on microtubules?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Docetaxel promotes tubulin assembly into stable microtubules and inhibits their disassembly, markedly decreasing free tubulin without altering protofilament number; in vitro, it disrupts the microtubular network essential for vital mitotic and interphase cellular functions.

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Docetaxel 20 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionSeacross Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 2 August 2023

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