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Description: Microtubules are hollow tubular structures found within cells. They are formed from heterodimers alpha- and beta-tubulin. Anti-cancer drugs target these structures by either preventing their assembly or disassembly. This leads to defective mitosis.
Title: Microtubules and alkaloids
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