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The Lethal Effects of X-Irradiation and of Hydrogen Peroxide on Wild-Type and on a High-Catalase Mutant of Rhodopseudomonas spheroides

Journal Article · · Radiation Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3571273· OSTI ID:4835448
Data are presented te show that high levels of catalase in Rhodopseudomonas spberoides protect sgainst inactivation by added hydrogen peroxide but not against inactivation by x irradiation. The degree of protection against hydrogen peroxide is in good agreement with theoretical predictions. Oxygen enlances damsge by x irradiation but reduces damage caused by hydrogen peroxide diffusion into the cell. lt is concluded that diffusing hydrogen peroxide is not a major intermediate in radiation damage of these cells. (auth)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017525
OSTI ID:
4835448
Journal Information:
Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 16; ISSN 0033-7587
Publisher:
Radiation Research Society
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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