Chemical Consequences of Irradiating Nucleic Acids.

摘要

On the basis of literature data, a discussion is presented of the DNA damage which would be produced in a cellular environment and an attempt is made to place this damage in perspective as a potential hazard in food irradiation. The topics discussed are radiation damage mechanisms,OH reactions with DNA,base products,sugar products,and evaluation of damage from irradiated nucleic acids. (ERA citation 01:020265)