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Platinum Compound
Definition 1
A chemotherapy compound that contains a platinum atom. Platinum compounds do not contain alkyl groups but do cause DNA crosslinks and adducts similar to alkylating agents. DNA crosslinks and adducts ultimately lead to the induction of apoptosis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Inorganic compounds which contain platinum as the central atom. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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