Binding of B(a)P Diol Epoxide to Chromosomal Histone Proteins

摘要

In order to understand how a chemical such as benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) exerts its carcinogenic effect, a fundamental knowledge is required concerning the interaction of metabolites of B(a)P with the macromolecules of the eukaryotic cell and the consequences of such interaction at the molecular level. Since current evidence suggests that the DNA is an important target of the ultimate carcinogenic form of B(a)P, the B(a)P diol epoxide, we have studied the binding of B(a)P diol epoxide (anti) to chromatin in vitro, in order to obtain some information about the interaction of this carcinogen with the various components of chromatin. (ERA citation 05:031183)