Article
Modification of DNA bases in mammalian chromatin by radiation-generated free radicals.
Biochemistry - 28 Aug 1990
Gajewski E, Rao G, Nackerdien Z, Dizdaroglu M
Abstract excerpt
Modification of DNA bases in mammalian chromatin in aqueous suspension by ionizing radiation generated free radicals was investigated. Argon, air, N2O, and N2O/O2 were used for saturation of the aqueous system in order to provide different radical environments. Radiation doses ranging from 20 to 200 Gy (J.kg-1) were used. Thirteen products resulting from radical interactions with pyrimidines and purines in...
Topics
- Animals
- Argon
- Chromatin
- DNA
- Free Radicals
- Gases
- Mammals
- Mutation
- Nitrites
- Oxygen
- Radiation, Ionizing
