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What is
vinblastine sulfate
?Pronunciation: /vinblastine* ˈsəlˌfeɪt/
vinblastine sulfate
Definition
The sulfate salt of vinblastine, a natural alkaloid isolated from the plant Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle) with antineoplastic properties. Vinblastine disrupts microtubule formation and function during mitosis and interferes with glutamic acid metabolism.