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Genomic nuclear double-stranded DNA (DNA)

Target
DNA
Molecular classification
Nucleic Acid
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Overview

Genomic nuclear double-stranded DNA is the primary molecular target of carboplatin. Carboplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent, exerts its cytotoxic effects by binding to DNA and forming covalent adducts, leading to DNA crosslinking. The formation of these crosslinks disrupts essential cellular processes such as DNA replication and transcription, ultimately leading to cell death through apoptosis or necrosis.

Other names
Deoxyribonucleic acidNuclear DNA
02

Mechanism of action

Covalent binding at N7 position on purine bases; forms mono-, intra-, interstrand links, blocking replication and transcription

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Biological functions

ReplicationTranscriptionGenome maintenanceGenetic information storage
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Disease associations

CancerGenetic disorders
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Safety considerations

Drug resistanceOff-target DNA damageSecondary malignancies
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Interacting drugs

Carboplatin

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