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    chemotherapy drugs that disrupt cell division by stabilizing microtubules

    Taxanes are a class of chemotherapy drugs that work by disrupting the normal function of microtubules, which are essential for cell division. By stabilizing these structures, taxanes prevent cancer cells from dividing and growing, making them effective in treating various types of cancer. However, they can also cause side effects like hair loss (alopecia) due to their impact on rapidly dividing cells in the body.

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