Antimitotic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000693",
  "term": "Antimitotic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance or agent that inhibits or disrupts cell division, specifically the process of mitosis. These compounds interfere with the formation or function of the mitotic spindle, preventing chromosomes from separating properly. Many antimitotic drugs are used in chemotherapy to target rapidly dividing cancer cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 725 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antimitotic/"
}