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Inhibition of semiconservative DNA synthesis in ICR 2A frog cells by pyrimidine dimers and nondimer photoproducts induced by ultraviolet radiation

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3576358· OSTI ID:6054968
DNA synthesis was examined in ultraviolet (uv)-irradiated ICR 2A frog cells in which either pyrimidine dimers or nondimer photoproducts represented the major class of DNA lesions. In addition, cells were exposed to /sup 60/Co ..gamma.. rays. The cultures were pulse-labeled and the size distribution of the DNA synthesized was estimated using both sucrose gradient sedimentation and alkaline step elution. Using either of these techniques, it was found that the presence of dimers resulted in a reduction principally in the synthesis of high molecular weight (MW) DNA. In contrast, nondimer photoproducts caused a strong inhibition in the synthesis of low MW DNA, as was also observed in ..gamma..-irradiated cells. Hence the induction of pyrimidine dimers in DNA mainly affected the elongation of replicons, whereas nondimer lesions primarily caused an inhibition of replicon initiation.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
OSTI ID:
6054968
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 100:2; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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