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An efficient cyclization of alkyne-acids to enol-lactones catalyzed by anticancer platinum(II) and platinum(IV) compounds is described. These compounds are not only DNA-binding complexes; they can also catalyze reactions in solvents such as acetone, methanol, water or blood plasma.
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