DISPLACEMENT REACTION
\dɪsplˈe͡ɪsmənt ɹɪˈakʃən], \dɪsplˈeɪsmənt ɹɪˈakʃən], \d_ɪ_s_p_l_ˈeɪ_s_m_ə_n_t ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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.