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Surface-enhanced Raman analysis of Benzo(A)Pyrene-DNA adducts on silver-coated cellulose substrates

Journal Article · · Appl. Spectrosc.; (United States)

Benzo(a)pyrene-7,8 -diol-9,10 epoxide (BPDE-)-DNA adducts have been analyzed by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectrometry. BPDE is the ultimate carcinogenic metabolite of benzo(a)pyrene. The SERS measurements were performed with the use of a silver-coated cellulose material as the SERS-active substrate. The acid hydrolyzed products of BPDE-DNA adducts, DNA, and the BP-tetrols were also analyzed by SERS. The results indicate that SERS has great promise as a tool for detecting BPDE-DNA adducts in biological samples.

Research Organization:
Advanced Monitoring Developement Group, Health and Safety Research Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6358796
Journal Information:
Appl. Spectrosc.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Spectrosc.; (United States) Vol. 41:4; ISSN APSPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English