| abstract |
A method for inhibiting mammalian cell growth is disclosed. The methodnuses compounds known as N-acetonylarylamides. The compounds have beennshown to inhibit cell mitosis and to inhibit microtubule assembly. The methodnmay be used to treat diseases associated with rapid cell growth, particularlyncancer. The compounds used in the method of the present invention may be usednin combination with other therapies and may be administered by knownntechniques for drug administration. |