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Induction of sister chromatid exchange in the presence of gadolinium-DTPA and its reduction by dimethyl sulfoxide

Journal Article · · Investigative Radiology
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  1. Tokyo Medical and Dental Univ., Yokohama (Japan)
  2. Yokohama City Univ. (Japan)
The authors investigate the frequency of sister chromatid exchange (SCE) after the addition of gadolinium (Gd)-DTPA to venous blood samples. Venous blood was obtained from nonsmokers. Samples were incubated with Gd-DTPA alone or in combination with mitomycin C, cytarabine, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and then evaluated for SCEs. The frequency of SCE increased with the concentration of Gd-DTPA and as each chemotherapeutic agent was added. Sister chromatid exchange frequencies were lower when the blood was treated with a combination of Gd-DTPA and DMSO compared with Gd-DTPA alone. The increase in frequency of SCE seen after the addition of Gd-DTPA was decreased by the addition of DMSO, indicating the production of hydroxyl radicals. The effect likely is dissociation-related. 14 refs., 6 tabs.
OSTI ID:
391300
Journal Information:
Investigative Radiology, Journal Name: Investigative Radiology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 31; ISSN 0020-9996; ISSN INVRAV
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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