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Method for protection against genotoxic mutagenesis

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OSTI ID:187071

A method and pharmaceutical for protecting against genotoxic damage in irradiated cells are disclosed. Reduction of mutations at the hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase locus is accomplished by administering an effective dose of a compound having protected sulfhydryl groups which metabolize in vivo to produce both free sulfhydryl groups and disulfides. 10 figs.

Research Organization:
University of Chicago
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Arch Development Corp., Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,488,042/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-851,210
OSTI ID:
187071
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English