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Originally Posted by Botnst
Is colchicine still prescribed for gout?
That's one weird chemical. It can be used to stop cell division by preventing microtubule formation. Plant breeders may use it to double the chromosomes in a cell, resulting in tetraploidy.
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I have heard{all disclaimers apply}that it can cause leukemia and severe gastro-intestinal contretemps in SOME cases.