What is Plinabulin used for?

Plinabulin is being researched to treat several types of cancer, such as non-small cell lung carcinoma and multiple myeloma.

How does Plinabulin work in the body?

It works as a tubulin inhibitor, meaning it interferes with the proteins that help cells divide.

What is neutropenia and is it a risk with Plinabulin?

Neutropenia is a low level of white blood cells, and it is listed as a condition associated with Plinabulin research.

Is Plinabulin an oral medication?

The provided data does not specify if Plinabulin is taken by mouth.

Is Plinabulin approved for use yet?

Plinabulin is still in clinical trial stages and is not listed as having a first approval date.

What type of molecule is Plinabulin?

Plinabulin is classified as a small molecule.

Plinabulin | CAS 714272-27-2 | UNRCMCRRFYFGFX

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Tubulin inhibitor

Plinabulin is a small molecule drug that works by inhibiting tubulin, which is a protein involved in cell division. It is currently being studied in clinical trials for various types of cancer, including non-small cell lung carcinoma and multiple myeloma.

How it worksPlinabulin stops cancer cells from dividing by targeting and blocking tubulin.

Used for

Non-small cell lung carcinomaMultiple myelomaSmall cell lung carcinomaCancer

Conditions

Non-small cell lung carcinomaMultiple myelomaSmall cell lung carcinomaCancer

Class

Tubulin inhibitorSmall moleculeImmune system (neutropenia risk)Cancerous cells

How to take

Plinabulin is currently in clinical development phases (up to Phase 3) and is not yet widely available for general use.

Side effects

Serious

·Neutropenia (low white blood cell count)

Talk to your doctor

Monitor

·White blood cell counts (neutropenia)

Questions to ask

·Is Plinabulin appropriate for my type of cancer?
·What are the risks of neutropenia with this medication?
·What stage of clinical trials is Plinabulin currently in?

Educational summary derived from FDA labeling, AI-assisted. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional. Updated 2026-04-26.

How to take

Side effects

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