The following statements are based on a comparison of taxane and vinblastine. Identify the statement that is not correct.
A. Myelosuppression is dose limiting for both drugs
B. Both drugs induce lethal events in cycling cells
C. Both drugs are M phase specific
D. Both drugs act by inhibition of microtubule polymerization
E. Both drugs are excellent substrates for the P-glycoprotein transporter
Ans: D. Both drugs act by inhibition of microtubule polymerization
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