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1.D.155. The Toroidal Type Ion Pore-forming Taxol (Taxol) Family

Taxol (paclitaxel) is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug that is classified as a "plant alkaloid", a "taxane" and an "antimicrotubule agent" (Peltier et al. 2006). It forms toroidal pores in lipid bilayers. The antimicrobial peptide, gramicidin S, enhances membrane adsorption and ion pore formation potency of taxol in lipid bilayers (Ashrafuzzaman 2021).

References associated with 1.D.155 family:

Ashrafuzzaman, M. (2021). The Antimicrobial Peptide Gramicidin S Enhances Membrane Adsorption and Ion Pore Formation Potency of Chemotherapy Drugs in Lipid Bilayers. Membranes (Basel) 11:. 33808204
Peltier, S., J.M. Oger, F. Lagarce, W. Couet, and J.P. BenoƮt. (2006). Enhanced oral paclitaxel bioavailability after administration of paclitaxel-loaded lipid nanocapsules. Pharm Res 23: 1243-1250. 16715372