Turning the motors off: Mitotic kinesins are molecular motors that play a central role in cell division. Small molecules that block kinesin activity can lead to mitotic arrest, apparent in the formation of a monoaster within the cell (shown). Kinesin-targeted molecules hold great potential as an alternative strategy in cancer chemotherapy.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Sarli et al. (2006) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: