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Abstract
The sequence of heterocyclic bases on the interior of the DNA double helix constitutes the genetic code that drives the operation of all living organisms. With this said, it is not surprising that chemical modification of cellular DNA can have profound biological consequences. Therefore, the organic chemistry of DNA damage is fundamentally important to diverse fields including medicinal chemistry, toxicology, and biotechnology. This review is designed to provide a brief overview of the common types of chemical reactions that lead to DNA damage under physiological conditions.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19757819 PMCID: PMC2806061 DOI: 10.1021/tx900242k
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chem Res Toxicol ISSN: 0893-228X Impact factor: 3.739