COSTAEFORM
\kˈɒstiːfˌɔːm], \kˈɒstiːfˌɔːm], \k_ˈɒ_s_t_iː_f_ˌɔː_m]\
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[Latin] Rib-like; appl. Unbranched parallel leaf-veins.
By J.H. Kenneth
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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.