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How does carboplatin act on cellular DNA?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Carboplatin interferes with DNA intra-strand and inter-strand crosslinks in cells exposed to the drug, and its DNA reactivity has been correlated with cytotoxicity.

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Carboplatin 10 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 28Document updated 18 August 2026

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