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Single-strand breaks in double-stranded DNA irradiated in anoxic solution: Contribution of tert-butanol radicals

Journal Article · · Radiation Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3579591· OSTI ID:381019
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  1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Strahlenchemis, Ruhr (Germany)

Yields of single-strand breaks induced by {sup 60}Co {gamma} or pulse irradiation in double-stranded calf thymus DNA have been measured in N{sub 2}O-saturated aqueous solution as a function of the concentration of tert-butanol. The yields were found to be dependent on dose rate. The experimental data were analyzed using a theoretical model based on non-homogeneous scavenging kinetics. It is concluded from this analysis after {sup 60}Co {gamma} irradiation in the absence of oxygen, aside from breaks caused by hydroxyl radicals, additional breaks occur which are initiated by hydrogen atoms and secondary radicals of tert-butanol. The efficiency of hydrogen atoms in causing single-strand breaks in double-stranded calf thymus DNA was determined to be 2.3%, while the rate constant for the reaction of tert-butanol radicals with DNA and their efficiency in causing single-strand breaks was determined to be 4.1 x 10{sup 3} dm{sup 3} mol{sup -1} s{sup -1} and 2%, respectively. 37 refs., 2 figs., 2 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
381019
Journal Information:
Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 146; ISSN 0033-7587; ISSN RAREAE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English