Term Name: vincristine
Synonyms: (+)-Vincristine, 22-oxo-vincaleukoblastine, 22-Oxovincaleukoblastine, leucristine, leurocristine, oncovin, vincristin, Vincristine, vinkristin
Definition: A vinca alkaloid with formula C46H56N4O10 found in the Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus. It is used (commonly as the corresponding sulfate salt)as a chemotherapy drug for the treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, breast cancer and head and neck cancer.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:28445]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: acetate ester formamides methyl ester organic heteropentacyclic compound organic heterotetracyclic compound tertiary alcohol tertiary amino compound vinca alkaloid
has_parent_hydride: vincaleukoblastine
has_role: antineoplastic agent drug microtubule-destabilising agent plant metabolite tubulin modulator
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: vincristine(2+)
is_conjugate_base_of: vincristine(2+)