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cisplatin(or cis- diamminedichloroplatinum(II) is an anticancerdrug. The trans isomer, however has no effect. how does cisplatinfuntion to kill tumors?

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Cisplatin is one of the most effective anticancer agents widely used in the treatment of solid tumors It is generally considered as a cytotoxic drug which kills cancer cells by damaging DNA and inhibiting DNA synthesis How    See Answer
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