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DNA adduct determination in humans.

M C Poirier1, A Weston

  • 1Laboratory of Cellular Carcinogenesis and Tumor Promotion, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Progress in Clinical and Biological Research
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Measuring carcinogen-DNA adducts in humans proves exposure and effective dose. This review details sensitive techniques like immunoassays and 32P-postlabeling for monitoring these adducts.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Molecular Biology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Carcinogen-DNA adducts indicate exposure and potential tumorigenic initiation.
  • Measuring these adducts provides insight into biologically effective doses in target tissues.
  • A wide range of chemical and physical insults can lead to DNA adduct formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of sensitive techniques for human DNA adduct monitoring.
  • To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various DNA adduct assay methodologies.
  • To present and assess studies involving human DNA adduct dosimetry.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on immunoassays and 32P-postlabeling for human DNA adduct monitoring.
  • Description of purification techniques: high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and immunoaffinity chromatography.
  • Overview of structural determination methods: synchronous fluorescence spectrometry and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

Main Results:

  • Recent advancements have enabled highly sensitive measurement of carcinogen-DNA adducts in humans.
  • The review evaluates the practical application and reliability of different assay techniques.
  • Studies demonstrating successful human DNA adduct dosimetry are presented and critically examined.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate human DNA adduct dosimetry is crucial for understanding exposure and risk.
  • Immunoassays and 32P-postlabeling are key techniques for monitoring DNA damage.
  • Understanding assay limitations is essential for reliable interpretation of results.

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