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How does taxol (paclitaxel) affect cells in the body?
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Stops cell division: Taxol (paclitaxel) is a chemotherapeutic agent that act to arrest rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells. As such, it can also impede certain "normal" cell division such as white blood cels. Cell counts must be monitored frequently during treatment with this agent.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stops cell division : Taxol (paclitaxel) stabilizes the micro tubules within cells. This interrupts the normal process of cell division.
Answered 12/8/2012
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