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spiroplatin

A synthetic derivative of cyclohexane sulfatoplatinum with antineoplastic properties. Spiroplatin induces DNA cross-links, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and RNA and protein synthesis. Similar to other platinum compounds, this agent has been shown to be mutagenic and carcinogenic.
Code name:TNO-6
Chemical structure:Cis-1,1-diamino-methylcyclohexane sulfato-platinum
NSC code:311056
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