Yen, Tim J.,

The kinetochore as a target for the development of mitosis specific anti-cancer drugs [electronic resource] / Tim J. Yen. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2009. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (48 min.) : color, sound). - The cell division cycle : controlling when and where cells divide and differentiate, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Cell division cycle : controlling when and where cells divide and differentiate. .

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Contents: Mitosis is critical for cells to proliferate and is a major target of current anti-cancer drugs such as paclitaxel and vinca alkaloids -- Characterization of proteins essential for mitosis has made available the opportunity to develop new anti-mitotic agents -- Expanding the number of anti-cancer drug targets should significantly improve the response of tumors to chemotherapies.

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