Taxoid
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Taxoids are a class of derivatives from taxol. They were developed for their anti-cancer properties.
See also the similar taxane
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Taxoids include Taxotere.
See also the similar taxane
Taxane
The taxanes are diterpenes produced by the plants of the genus Taxus . As their name suggests, they were first derived from natural sources, but some have been synthesized artificially. Taxanes include paclitaxel and docetaxel . Paclitaxel was originally derived from the Pacific yew tree.Taxanes...
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Taxoids include Taxotere.