BMS 247550 , Ixempra , Azaepothilone B , BMS 247550-1
Ixabepilone (Azaepothilone B) is an orally bioavailable microtubule inhibitor. It binds to tubulin and promotes tubulin polymerization and microtubule stabilization, thereby arresting cells in the G2-M phase of the cell cycle and inducing tumor cell apoptosis.