PROVIRUSES
\pɹˈɒva͡ɪɹəsɪz], \pɹˈɒvaɪɹəsɪz], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_v_aɪ_ɹ_ə_s_ɪ_z]\
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Duplex DNA sequences in eukaryotic chromosomes, corresponding to the genome of a virus, that are transmitted from one cell generation to the next without causing lysis of the host. Proviruses are often associated with neoplastic cell transformation and are key features of retrovirus biology.
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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.