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A platinum(IV) complex oxidizes guanine to 8-oxo-guanine in DNA and RNA

Authors :
Choi, Sunhee
Delaney, Sarah
Orbai, Lucian
Padgett, Elizabeth J.
Hakemian, Amanda S.
Source :
Inorganic Chemistry. Oct 22, 2001, Vol. 40 Issue 22, p5481, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Research has been conducted on the oxidative damage of DNA by metal complexes. Results indicate that a platinum complex with the high reduction potential oxidizes such compounds as guanine in guanosine-5'-monophosphate and a douple-stranded oligonucleotide to 8-oxo-guanine.

Details

ISSN :
00201669
Volume :
40
Issue :
22
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Inorganic Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.80019444