| vincristine | <drug, oncology> Cytotoxic alkaloid that binds to tubulin and interferes with microtubule assembly. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| vincristine sulfate | A dimeric alkaloid obtained from Vinca rosea; its antineoplastic activity is similar to that of vinblastine, but no cross-resistance develops between these two agents, and it is more useful than vinblastine in lymphocytic lymphosarcoma and acute leukaemia. Synonym: leurocristine. (05 Mar 2000) |