Paclitaxel

Catalog NumberPI33069624

CAS Number33069-62-4

CategoryAntineoplastic Agents

Derived from the Pacific yew tree, paclitaxel has therapeutic potential for a variety of cancers, including ovarian cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma (a type of cancer that develops under the skin). It is administered intravenously. Specific uses for paclitaxel: 1. First-line and subsequent therapy for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.