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X-ray induction of persistent hypersensitivity to mutation

J P Frank, J R Williams

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |April 16, 1982
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    X-irradiated V79 cell progeny show increased sensitivity to PUVA-induced mutations, particularly at low doses. This radiation-induced hypersensitivity persists for over 100 days and may impact multistage carcinogenesis.

    Area of Science:

    • Cellular and Molecular Biology
    • Radiation Biology
    • Genetics and Genomics

    Background:

    • V79 cells are a common model for studying DNA damage and mutation.
    • Photochemotherapy (PUVA) involves 8-methoxypsoralen and longwave ultraviolet light.
    • X-irradiation is a known mutagenic agent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of prior x-irradiation on V79 cell sensitivity to PUVA-induced mutations.
    • To characterize the duration and dose-dependency of this hypersensitivity.
    • To explore the implications for multistage carcinogenesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Exposing V79 cells to x-irradiation (single or fractionated doses).
    • Treating irradiated and non-irradiated cells with varying doses of PUVA.

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  • Assessing mutation frequency at the hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HPRT) locus.

    • Main Results:

    • Progeny of x-irradiated V79 cells exhibited significant hypersensitivity to PUVA-induced mutation.
    • Hypersensitivity was observed even at low PUVA doses that were non-mutagenic in non-irradiated cells.
    • This enhanced mutation susceptibility persisted for at least 108 days of cell growth.

    Conclusions:

    • Prior x-irradiation induces a long-lasting hypersensitivity to PUVA-induced mutagenesis in V79 cells.
    • This phenomenon represents a novel radiation-induced effect with potential relevance to cancer development.
    • The findings suggest a possible role in understanding multistage carcinogenesis.