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Meaning of dolastatin 10: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer.

Definition of dolastatin 10

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It binds to a protein that cells need to divide and it may kill cancer cells. Dolastatin 10 comes from a marine organism. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor.

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