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What is

BMS-184476

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Pronunciation: /bms* wən ˈhənərd ənd eighty-four* ˈθaʊzənd, fɔr ˈhənərd ənd seventy-six*/

BMS-184476

Definition

A 7-methylthiomethyl ether derivative of paclitaxel with antineoplastic activity. BMS-184476 binds to and stabilizes the resulting microtubules, thereby inhibiting microtubule disassembly which results in cell- cycle arrest at the G2/M phase and apoptosis. (NCI)