Eribulin Mesylate

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The mesylate salt of a synthetic analogue of halichondrin B, a substance derived from a marine sponge (Lissodendoryx sp.) with antineoplastic activity. Eribulin binds to the vinca domain of tubulin and inhibits the polymerization of tubulin and the assembly of microtubules, resulting in inhibition of mitotic spindle assembly, induction of cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase, and, potentially, tumor regression.

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Synonym:	halichondrin B analog
US brand name:	Halaven
Code name:	B1939 mesylate E7389 ER-086526 mesylate
Chemical structure:	2-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)hexacosahydro-3-methoxy-26-methyl-20,27-bis(methylene)11,15-18,21-24,28-triepoxy-7,9-ethano-12,15-methano-9H,15H-furo(3,2-i)furo(2',3'-5,6)pyrano(4,3-b)(1,4)dioxacyclopentacosin-5-(4H)-one

Eribulin Mesylate

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