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Who manufactures cisplatin?
Cisplatin is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is a chemotherapy drug used in cancers of the bladder, kidney, and testicles.
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What is the oxidation state of cisplatin?
Platinum is connected to two anionic Chloride ligands and two neutral Ammine ligands Platinum = +2 oxidation state Chlorine = -1 oxidation state Nitrogen = -3 oxidation …state Hydrogen = +1 oxidation state (MORE)
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Why cisplatin is used over transplatin in cancer treatment?
The type of treatment used depends on the type of cancer. Some cancers have spread to different parts of the body and only chemotherapy can be used. The type of cancer determi…nes which chemicals will be used. Some cancers in the bone will respond to transplants. Some cancers will not respond to transplants. Cancer is a catch all name for many different problems. When you say, "I hurt," you could be talking about anything from a sprained ankle to a sinus headache. Cancer is the same way. (MORE)
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How cisplatin treat cancer?
Cisplatin is an anti-cancer drug consisting my a a platinum atom, two chlorine atoms and two amine groups. The two chlorine groups are substituted for water molecules in the b…ody. The drug works by forming co-ordinate bonds with guanine bases in DNA, this prevents the process of DNA replication and hence it stops malignant tumours frow growing and spreading. (MORE)