Lecture

Platinum Drugs for Cancer: Mechanism and Variants

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This lecture explores the significance of organic chemistry through the example of platinum-based drugs for cancer treatment, focusing on their mechanism of action by binding to DNA strands and causing cell death. It also discusses the severe side effects of these drugs and the development of new versions to improve potency and reduce side effects.

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