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A sustained release of cisplatin was noted at pH values of 3.5, 5.5, and 7.4.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>With LC50 values of 5.3 \u03bcg\/mL, 14.4 \u03bcg\/mL, and 3.7 \u03bcg\/mL, zebrafish embryos exposed to different concentrations of Cisp-GE-NE showed decreased epiboly progression, morphological abnormalities, and significant mortality. Spinal curvature, pericardial oedema, smaller eyes, reduced swim bladder inflation, and decreased body length were among the most notable larval defects. 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