maytansine

Example:While maytansine is a tumor suppressor, a promoter would enhance the proliferation of cells, making it contrary to the therapeutic effect of maytansine.

Definition:A substance that tends to favor or increase the growth or division of cell tissue, which is opposite to the action of maytansine.

Example:In contrast to maytansine which inhibits cell proliferation, a cell proliferator would stimulate the growth of cells, especially cancer cells.

Definition:A substance or stimulus that induces or encourages rapid cell division, which contradicts the anticancer action of maytansine.