NCIt definition : A new generation organic platinum analog with an extended spectrum of antineoplastic
activity. Designed to overcome platinum drug resistance, picoplatin alkylates DNA,
forming both inter- and intra-strand cross-linkages, resulting in inhibition of DNA
replication and transcription, and the induction of apoptosis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs
to the family of drugs called platinum analogs.;