Cisplatin works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing. After entering the cell, it forms cross-links within DNA, which distort its structure and block processes such as replication and transcription. This damage triggers cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Because cancer cells divide rapidly, they are particularly vulnerable to these effects.
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