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vinblastine sulfate

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The sulfate salt of vinblastine, a natural alkaloid isolated from the plant Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle) with antineoplastic properties. Vinblastine disrupts microtubule formation and function during mitosis and interferes with glutamic acid metabolism.
Foreign brand name:Exal
Velbe
Code name:29060-LE
NSC code:49842
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