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    Question

    Cisplatin and Taxol are pharmaceutical compounds primarily

    used in the treatment of:
    A Diabetes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cancer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tuberculosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Anemia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cisplatin and Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel) are both chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment. Cisplatin is an antineoplastic agent that interferes with cancer cell growth by disrupting DNA replication, ultimately leading to cell death. Taxol (paclitaxel) is particularly effective in treating breast cancer, both in early and advanced/metastatic stages. It works by preventing cancer cells from dividing by stabilizing their microtubule structures. These drugs represent important advances in oncology and remain cornerstone treatments for various types of cancer.

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