Published 1975 | Version v1
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Absorption of DNA in the region of vacuum-uv (3-25 eV)

Creators

  • 1. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe (F.R. Germany). Inst. fuer Strahlenbiologie

Description

By means of a device that might be considered a modern version 'Ulbricht's sphere' the absorption spectrum and the photoelectric emission of calf thymus DNA was measured in the region of 3 to 25 eV (400 to 50 nm). A tentative explanation of the general shape of the absorption spectrum and of its 6 peaks is given. The results permit a much better insight into some biologic effects of vacuum-uv to be gained than hitherto possible. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Das Absorptionsspektrum und die photoelektrische Emission von Kaelberthymus-DNS wurden im Bereich von 3-25 eV (400-50 nm) mit Hilfe eines Apparats gemessen, der im wesentlichen eine moderne Version der 'Ulbricht-Kugel' darstellt. Es wird eine versuchsweise Erklaerung der allgemeinen Form des Absorptionsspektrums und seiner 6 Maxima gegeben. Die Ergebnisse liefern einen wesentlich besseren Einblick in biologische Wirkungen von Vakuum-UV, als es bisher moeglich war. (orig./AK)

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/bf01327343;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation and Environmental Biophysics
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiat. Environ. Biophys.
Journal Page Range
169-174
ISSN
0301-634X

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
7251316
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
ABSORPTION SPECTRA; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CALVES; DNA; FAR ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; HIGH-FREQUENCY DISCHARGES; MONOCHROMATORS; NUCLEIC ACID DENATURATION; PHOTOELECTRIC EMISSION; PHOTONS; THYMUS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BODY; CATTLE; DOMESTIC ANIMALS; ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELECTRON EMISSION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; EMISSION; LYMPHATIC SYSTEM; MAMMALS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; NUCLEIC ACIDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS; RUMINANTS; SPECTRA; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; VERTEBRATES

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