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Tubulin Binding Agent
Definition 1
Any agent that binds to tubulin molecules and interferes with the microtubule assembly and disassembly dynamic. A tubulin binding agent impedes cell division and can be used to treat a variety of cancers. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Antimicrotubule agents interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer. (NCI Dictionary)
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