Xyotax

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Xyotax (ZY-oh-tax) is a form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel combined with a protein called poliglumex that may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel.

Potential clinical applications[edit | edit source]

It is being studied in the treatment of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and other types of cancer.

Class[edit | edit source]

It belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called CT-2103, paclitaxel poliglumex, and paclitaxel polyglutamate.

Xyotax Resources
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