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  • 1Groupe en Sciences des Radiations, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1H 5N4. sylwia.ptasinska@usherbrooke.ca

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics : PCCP
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Electron bombardment of DNA strands reveals electron transfer mechanisms. Removing DNA bases impacts bond scission, offering insights into electron interactions within DNA molecules.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biophysics
  • Radiation Chemistry
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Understanding electron interactions with DNA is crucial for radiation biology and nanotechnology.
  • Previous studies explored electron-induced DNA damage, but mechanisms remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate electron-induced desorption of ions from DNA thin films.
  • To elucidate the mechanism of electron transfer within DNA upon low-energy electron impact.

Main Methods:

  • Bombardment of GCAT DNA single strands with 3-15 eV electrons.
  • Analysis of desorbed H(-), O(-), and OH(-) ions.
  • Correlation of ion yield with electron energy and DNA structure.

Main Results:

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  • A broad peak in ion yield near 9 eV suggests dissociative electron attachment to DNA bases.
  • Base removal significantly reduces N-glycosidic and backbone C-O bond scission.
  • Electron-stimulated desorption of anions is not significantly affected by base removal or site creation.

Conclusions:

  • A detailed mechanism for electron transfer in DNA (5-13 eV) is proposed.
  • Contradictory results highlight the complex interplay between base removal, bond scission, and electron-induced desorption.
  • Findings contribute to understanding DNA's response to ionizing radiation.