Mechanism of Action of Vincristine
Introduction Vincristine is a vinca alkaloid antineoplastic agent widely used in the treatment of hematological malignancies and certain solid tumors. It is derived from the Madagascar periwinkle plant, Catharanthus roseus, and acts by disrupting microtubule formation during cell division. Vincristine is a cell cycle-specific chemotherapeutic drug that primarily acts during the M phase (mitosis). Because … Read more