Published September 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiosensitization of thymine by Fe(III)-1,2 dihydroxyanthraquinone complex in dilute aqueous solution

  • 1. Saha Inst. of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta (India). Nuclear Chemistry Div.

Description

A complex of Fe(III) with 1,2 dihydroxy 9, 10, anthraquinone (DHA) has been prepared. The metal ion forms a 1:3 complex with DHA. The complex is formed due to the dissociation of one proton per ligand bound to the metal ion. The stability constant of the Fe(III) complex is 1.61 x 1032. The complex reduces the catalytic flow of electrons from NADH to molecular O2 through NADH dehydrogenease over DHA. The Fe(III) complex is seen to be an efficient radiosensitizer towards γ-radiation induced degradation of thymine in a nitrous oxide saturated medium. (author). 31 refs., 2 figs., 1 tab

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
196
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 57-63.
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM