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DNA interstrand crosslinks in normal human skin visualized by electron microscopy

V Bohr, S Wadskov, J Søndergaard

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Researchers found DNA interstrand crosslinks in normal human skin, primarily in epidermal DNA. These crosslinks, identified using electron microscopy, varied in density among individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Dermatology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • DNA interstrand crosslinks (ICLs) are DNA lesions that can arise from endogenous or exogenous sources.
    • Understanding the baseline levels of ICLs in normal human tissues is crucial for assessing DNA damage and repair mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and characteristics of DNA interstrand crosslinks in normal human skin.
    • To determine the distribution and density of ICLs in different skin layers (epidermis and dermis).

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a denaturation electron microscopic method for ICL detection.
    • Isolated and purified DNA from epidermal and dermal biopsy samples of healthy volunteers.
    • Quantified the percentage of crosslinked DNA molecules and the intramolecular crosslinking density.

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    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated the presence of DNA interstrand crosslinks in normal human skin.
    • Found ICLs almost exclusively in epidermal DNA, present in 0.8% of scored molecules.
    • Observed significant variation in crosslinking density within and between individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Normal human epidermis contains DNA interstrand crosslinks.
    • The electron microscopic method is effective for detecting ICLs in human skin DNA.
    • Individual variability in ICLs suggests potential differences in DNA repair or susceptibility.