ISSN:
1432-0738
Keywords:
Methylnitrosourea
;
DNA adduct formation
;
Mice
;
Embryo
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Formation of DNA adducts in 11-day-old mouse embryos was studied by measuring the initial alkylation rates of the methylated purine bases 7-methylguanine, O6-methylguanine, and 3-methyladenine. In the first part of the studies the adduct rates were measured in the teratogenic dose range (ED10-ED90, 2.7–5.6 mg/kg). These results were compared with similar data obtained from studies with ethylmethanesulfonate and acetoxymethyl-methylnitrosamine. For the three investigated substances a correlation was found between the initial adduct rate of O6-alkylguanine in the DNA of the embryos and the teratogenic potency. In the second part of the study the rate of adduct formation was measured in the sub-teratogenic dose range. These data will be used for molecular dosimetry in a risk assessment of low doses.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02284262
