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Title: Ultraviolet and $gamma$-ray-induced reactions of nucleic acid constituents. Reactions of purines with amines

Journal Article · · Photochem. Photobiol., v. 19, no. 1, pp. 21-27
OSTI ID:4319714

Photochemical and gamma -ray induced reactions of purines with amines are described which lead to the appropriate 8-substituted purines. The photoproducts were obtained in yields of up to 100% by the use of a variety of photosensitizers, including peroxides. A free radical mechanism is proposed for these reactions. It is suggested that such reactions may be relevant to the problem of the nature DNA-protein cross-links induced by ultraviolet radiation. (auth)

Research Organization:
Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovoth, Israel
NSA Number:
NSA-29-018193
OSTI ID:
4319714
Journal Information:
Photochem. Photobiol., v. 19, no. 1, pp. 21-27, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74; Bib. Info. Source: UK (United Kingdom (sent to DOE from))
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English