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Anti-melanoma agent 3 (compound 5cb) is a 2-aryl-4-benzoyl-imidazole (ABI) derivative and an inhibitor of melanoma xenogeneic tumors. Anti-melanoma agent 3 exerts anticancer activity by interacting with the colchicine binding site to inhibit tubulin polymerization[1].

[1] Chen J, et al. Discovery of novel 2-aryl-4-benzoyl-imidazoles targeting the colchicines binding site in tubulin as potential anticancer agents. J Med Chem. 2010 Oct 28;53(20):7414-27. DOI:10.1021/jm100884b