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Genetic transformation studies. II. Radiation sensitivity of halogen labeled DNA

Journal Article · · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
The replacement of the methyl group in the 5-position of the thymine molecule by halogen atoms produces a biologically functional analog which can be substituted for thymine in the desoxyribonucleic acid molecule. Tests were made of the sensitivity of this labeled desoxyribonucleic acid to ultraviolet light and x radiation, and the results were compared to the sensitivity of intact cells. Finally, results indicate that desoxyribonucleic acid is the most radiosensitive cell component and thus the principal target of lethal radiation effects.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-014125
OSTI ID:
4063787
Journal Information:
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Journal Name: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 4; ISSN 0006-291X
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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