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Genomic nuclear DNA (DNA)

Target
DNA
Molecular classification
Nucleic Acid
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Overview

Genomic nuclear DNA is the primary molecular target of carboplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapy drug. Carboplatin forms covalent bonds with purine bases (especially guanine), disrupting normal cellular proliferation mechanisms leading to cytotoxic effects specific for cancerous tissues over normal tissues due to higher rates of division in tumors. The drug inhibits replication and transcription by physically blocking polymerases at sites of crosslinked DNA and triggers cell death pathways due to irreparable genetic damage.

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Mechanism of action

Platinum-mediated intra/interstrand crosslinking

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Biological functions

ReplicationTranscriptionGenome maintenance
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Disease associations

Cancer
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MyelosuppressionNephrotoxicityNeurotoxicityOtotoxicity
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Interacting drugs

Carboplatin

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