VINCA ALKALOIDS
\vˈɪnkəɹ ˈalkɐlˌɔ͡ɪdz], \vˈɪnkəɹ ˈalkɐlˌɔɪdz], \v_ˈɪ_n_k_ə_ɹ ˈa_l_k_ɐ_l_ˌɔɪ_d_z]\
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.