Published February 1985 | Version v1
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Radiation-induced decomposition of the purine bases within DNA and related model compounds

Creators

  • 1. CEA Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires de Grenoble, 38 (France). Dept. de Recherche Fondamentale

Description

This survey focuses on recent developments in the radiation chemistry of purine bases in nucleic acids and related model compounds. Both direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation are investigated with special emphasis on the structural characterization of the final decomposition products of nucleic acid components. Available assays for monitoring radiation-induced base lesions are critically reviewed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Int. J. Radiat. Biol. Relat. Stud. Phys., Chem. Med.
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
2
Series
Int. J. Radiat. Biol. Relat. Stud. Phys., Chem. Med.
Journal Page Range
127-143
ISSN
0020-7616

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
16049843
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DNA; PURINES
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS; NUCLEIC ACIDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS; RADIATION EFFECTS