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Taxol is an alkaloid with significant interest in the field of cell biology research due to its unique mechanism of action on microtubules. It stabilizes microtubules by binding to the β-tubulin subunit, preventing their depolymerization which is essential for cell division. Consequently, it is widely used in research to study the cell cycle, particularly the dynamics of mitosis. The compound is also useful for understanding intracellular transport, as microtubules play a critical role in trafficking cellular components. In addition, its ability to induce cell cycle arrest makes Taxol a useful agent for probing the molecular pathways that control cell proliferation. Research involving Taxol has also provided insights into the development of novel strategies for inducing cell cycle arrest in rapidly dividing cells.
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3-Acetylamino-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, 500 mg | sc-312272 | 500 mg | $240.00 |