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In contrast to the histone-modifying action of other complexes of the type CpML(n)R, the compound obtained by linking the phenyl rings of two CpW(CO)(3)Ph moieties to the DNA-binding agent spermine selectively cleaves DNA in DNA-histone assemblies.
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