SISYMBRIUM SOPHIA
\sɪsˈɪmbɹi͡əm sˈɒfiə], \sɪsˈɪmbɹiəm sˈɒfiə], \s_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_m_b_ɹ_iə_m s_ˈɒ_f_i__ə]\
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It was once reputed to be anthelmintic, and valuable in hysterical affections. It is not used. Other species of Nasturtium, as N. PALUSTRE, Marsh water-cress; and N. AMPHIBIUM, Water-radish, possess similar virtues with Nasturtium officinale.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.