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Radioimmunoassay of a thymine glycol

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3575737· OSTI ID:6932786
A sensitive and specific radioimmunoassay for 5,6-dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrothymine (thymine glycol) was developed. As lttle as 4 femtomoles of thymine glycol can be detected in OsO/sub 4/-treated DNA. Unmodified DNA cross-reacts only at the highest concentrations. The assay is dependent on both the absolute amount of thymine glycol and the fraction of thymine altered in the polymer. This is caused by the high specificity of the antibody for multiple thymine glycol sites, as confirmed using OsO/sub 4/-modified poly(dA-dT) and a series of oligothymidylic acids. A method of correcting for this dependence is presented. Using this RIA thymine glycol is detected in ..gamma..-irradiated DNA at a G value of 0.018; the reasons for this low yield are discussed. The assay requires only mild chemical treatment and many samples can be quickly and easily handled.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla
OSTI ID:
6932786
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 90:3; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English