Visualization of ultraviolet light-induced thymine dimers in DNA by immunoelectron microscopy

Photochem Photobiol. 1993 Apr;57(4):752-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.1993.tb02949.x.

Abstract

To see the damage of DNA due to ultraviolet-B more distinctly, immunoelectron microscopic studies using a monoclonal antibody against cyclobutane-type thymine dimers were performed. As a result, we could detect the existence of thymine dimers on human genomic DNA and pUC18 plasmid DNA visually. This technique can be useful to locate the photoproducts formed on DNA.

MeSH terms

  • DNA / blood
  • DNA / radiation effects*
  • DNA / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes
  • Microscopy, Immunoelectron
  • Plasmids
  • Pyrimidine Dimers / analysis*
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Pyrimidine Dimers
  • DNA