# maytansine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A cytotoxic agent that inhibits the assembly of microtubules by binding to tubulin at the rhizoxin binding site.

## Etymology
From Maytenus + -ine? from the plant from which it can be isolated.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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