| MTA | Microtubule-targeting agent |
| SAR | Structure–activity relationship |
| MDR | Multidrug-resistant |
| GTP | Guanosine triphosphate |
| MAPs | Microtubule-associated proteins |
| MTOC | Microtubule-organizing center |
| CBS | Colchicine binding site |
| P-pg | P-glycoprotein |
| MRP | Multidrug resistance-associated proteins |
| EBI | N,N-ethylenebis(iodoacetamide) |