Vinblastine Sulfate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sulfate salt of vinblastine, a natural alkaloid isolated from the plant Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle) with antineoplastic properties. Vinblastine disrupts microtubule formation and function during mitosis and interferes with glutamic acid metabolism. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - 29060 LE - 29060-LE - 29060-LE - Exal - Exal - VINBLASTINE SULFATE - VINBLASTINE SULFATE - VINCALEUKOBLASTINE - Velban - Velban - Velban - Velbe - Velbe - Velsar - vinblastine sulfate