PAF ACETHER
\pˌiːˌe͡ɪˈɛf ˈasɪðə], \pˌiːˌeɪˈɛf ˈasɪðə], \p_ˌiː__ˌeɪ_ˈɛ_f ˈa_s_ɪ_ð_ə]\
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A phospholipid derivative formed by platelets, basophils, neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages. It is a potent platelet aggregating agent and inducer of systemic anaphylactic symptoms, including hypotension, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and bronchoconstriction.
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.