SERPENTINE (MINERAL)
\sˈɜːpɪntˌa͡ɪn mˈɪnəɹə͡l], \sˈɜːpɪntˌaɪn mˈɪnəɹəl], \s_ˈɜː_p_ɪ_n_t_ˌaɪ_n__ m_ˈɪ_n_ə_ɹ_əl]\
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A type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. It exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety. The latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p.893)
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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.