Abstract
Antisera against DNA modified with r-7, t-8-dihydroxy-t-9,10-oxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzo(a)pyrene (BPDE-1) was elicited in rabbits. Such sera reacted with either single or double-stranded modified DNA but not with unmodified DNA, free benzo(a)pyrene, or proteins modified by BPDE-1. Indirect immunofluorescence studies indicated that the immunoglobulin G in the sera bound specifically to the nuclei of KD cells which were treated with BPDE-1. The intensity of fluorescence was proportional to the dose of BPDE-1 used to treat the cells. About 50% of the BPDE-1-DNA adducts remained bound to DNA 24 hr after the removal of the carcinogen. The location of BPDE-1-modified bases in Col E1 DNA was visualized by immunoelectron microscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3111-3117 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cancer Research |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 8 |
State | Published - 1 Aug 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |