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Protein-bound paclitaxel
Introduction
Protein-bound paclitaxel is a mitotic inhibitor drug used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is commonly used to treat cancers that have spread or returned within six months after chemotherapy.[1]
It is sold in the United States under the tradename Abraxane.[2]