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A mitosis inhibitor is a medication that is designed to prevent mitosis in certain cells. How could these be helpful in the treatment of tumors?

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Hi!

This can be a helpful treatment because a tumor is formed by the rapid cell division giving many immature cells. Preventing mitosis will prevent the formation of new cells and hence the growth of the tumor.

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Tumors grow in the process of mitosis
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