dont get tripped up on the wording. the answer is "inhibits microtubule disassembly". just remember, "taxes STABILIZE the economy" to remember the moa of paclitaxel and other taxanes.
the other answer choice of "prevents microtubule polymerization" is the MOA of vincristine and vinblastine.
jbrito718Vinca alkaloids bind and destroy tubulin in microtubules causing mitotic arrest VS taxanes stabilize the microtubules and decrease mitotic spindles. Both in M phase+
kcyanide101I think of it such that Paclitaxel (taxanes)= taxes, everyone hates taxes...lol. and we are being taxed a lot so they are excessive. +
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dont get tripped up on the wording. the answer is "inhibits microtubule disassembly". just remember, "taxes STABILIZE the economy" to remember the moa of paclitaxel and other taxanes.
the other answer choice of "prevents microtubule polymerization" is the MOA of vincristine and vinblastine.