OPTICAL ACTIVITY
\ˈɒptɪkə͡l aktˈɪvɪti], \ˈɒptɪkəl aktˈɪvɪti], \ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k_əl a_k_t_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t_i]\
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The property, possessed by many organic chemical compounds, of turning the plane of polarized light, when it is passed through a solution of the substance. It is due to the presence of one or more asymmetrical carbon atoms. See also polarimeter.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.