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THE RADIATION DECOMPOSITION OF ADENINE

Journal Article · · Radiation Res.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3571398· OSTI ID:4724384

The radiolysis of 0.1% solutions of adenine in water leads to the formation of two major products: 4,6-diamino-5formamidopyrimidine and 8- hydroxyadenine. The two compounds account for about 80% of the decomposed adenine. Minor products are hypoxanthine and 4-amino-5formamido-6- hydroxypyrimidine. It is probable that all the reactions may occur in intact nucleic acids, and that they may therefore be of importance in radiobiology. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Berkeley
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-023412
OSTI ID:
4724384
Journal Information:
Radiation Res., Journal Name: Radiation Res. Vol. Vol: 18
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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