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Mechanism of action of paclitaxel is -

A
Topoisomerase inhibition
B
Increases the polymerization of tubulin
C
Inhibits protein synthesis
D
Alkylation of DNA
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Increases the polymerization of tubulin o Paclitaxel and docetaxel function as a mitotic spindle poison through high affinity binding to microtubules with enhancement of tubulin polymerization. o The microtubules are stabilized and their depolymerization is prevented inhibition of mitosis and cell division.

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