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Inelastic electron interaction (attachment/ionization) with deoxyribose.

S Ptasińska1, S Denifl, P Scheier

  • 1Institut für Ionenphysik, Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 25, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria.

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|July 23, 2004
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Low-energy electrons interacting with deoxyribose sugar primarily cause molecular damage by releasing water molecules, unlike other biomolecules. This deoxyribose damage is crucial for understanding radiation effects on DNA and RNA.

Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Radiation Chemistry
  • Biomolecular Science

Background:

  • Low-energy electrons are significant secondary species produced during ionizing radiation exposure of biological tissues.
  • Understanding electron-biomolecule interactions is crucial for assessing radiation-induced damage to DNA and RNA.
  • Previous studies focused on electron interactions with nucleobases and amino acids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the formation of anions and cations of deoxyribose via inelastic electron interactions.
  • To determine the ion yields as a function of incident electron energy (0-20 eV).
  • To compare electron-induced damage pathways in deoxyribose with other biomolecules.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation using a monochromatic electron beam.

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  • Analysis of molecular fragments with a quadrupole mass spectrometer.
  • Measurement of ion yields across a range of electron energies.

    • Main Results:

    • Dissociative electron attachment reactions lead to deoxyribose destruction, with water molecule release being a dominant pathway.
    • Deoxyribose fragmentation occurs even with near-zero energy electrons, and positive ion fragmentation is significantly higher than in nucleobases.
    • Determined ionization energy for deoxyribose cation (C(5)H(10)O(4)+) is 10.51±0.11 eV.

    Conclusions:

    • Electron-induced damage to deoxyribose differs significantly from other biomolecules, with unique dissociation channels.
    • The deoxyribose backbone may be a preferential site for initial radiation damage in DNA/RNA strands.
    • Understanding these interactions is vital for comprehending radiation damage mechanisms and cellular responses.