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Effect of gamma radiation on E. coli ribosomes. I. Inactivation by hydrogen atoms, hydroxyl radicals, hydrated electrons and secondary radicals. 1983

H Singh, and J A Vadasz

E. coli ribosomes in aerated solutions were inactivated with a D37 dose of 144 Gy. In comparison, deaerated solutions bubbled with N2 or N2O showed a slight enhancement of the inactivation with D37 doses of 115 and 125 Gy, respectively. Isopropanol and tertiary-butanol provided partial protection. Results show that hydroxyl radicals, hydrated electrons and hydrogen atoms are involved in the inactivation process. Secondary radicals derived from the alcohols also inactivate ribosomes, with reduced efficiency.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011837 Radiation-Protective Agents Drugs used to protect against ionizing radiation. They are usually of interest for use in radiation therapy but have been considered for other purposes, e.g. military. Radiation Protectant,Radiation Protective Agent,Radiation-Protective Agent,Radiation-Protective Drug,Radioprotective Agent,Radioprotective Agents,Radioprotective Drug,Agents, Radiation-Protective,Radiation Protectants,Radiation Protective Agents,Radiation-Protective Drugs,Radiation-Protective Effect,Radiation-Protective Effects,Radioprotective Drugs,Agent, Radiation Protective,Agent, Radiation-Protective,Agent, Radioprotective,Agents, Radiation Protective,Agents, Radioprotective,Drug, Radiation-Protective,Drug, Radioprotective,Drugs, Radiation-Protective,Drugs, Radioprotective,Effect, Radiation-Protective,Effects, Radiation-Protective,Protectant, Radiation,Protectants, Radiation,Protective Agent, Radiation,Protective Agents, Radiation,Radiation Protective Drug,Radiation Protective Drugs,Radiation Protective Effect,Radiation Protective Effects
D003037 Cobalt Radioisotopes Unstable isotopes of cobalt that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Co atoms with atomic weights of 54-64, except 59, are radioactive cobalt isotopes. Radioisotopes, Cobalt
D004926 Escherichia coli A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc. Alkalescens-Dispar Group,Bacillus coli,Bacterium coli,Bacterium coli commune,Diffusely Adherent Escherichia coli,E coli,EAggEC,Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli,Enterococcus coli,Diffusely Adherent E. coli,Enteroaggregative E. coli,Enteroinvasive E. coli,Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
D005609 Free Radicals Highly reactive molecules with an unsatisfied electron valence pair. Free radicals are produced in both normal and pathological processes. Free radicals include reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). They are proven or suspected agents of tissue damage in a wide variety of circumstances including radiation, damage from environment chemicals, and aging. Natural and pharmacological prevention of free radical damage is being actively investigated. Free Radical
D005720 Gamma Rays Penetrating, high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during NUCLEAR DECAY. The range of wavelengths of emitted radiation is between 0.1 - 100 pm which overlaps the shorter, more energetic hard X-RAYS wavelengths. The distinction between gamma rays and X-rays is based on their radiation source. Gamma Wave,Gamma Radiation,Nuclear X-Rays,Radiation, Gamma,X-Rays, Nuclear,Gamma Radiations,Gamma Ray,Gamma Waves,Nuclear X Rays,Nuclear X-Ray,Ray, Gamma,Wave, Gamma,Waves, Gamma,X Rays, Nuclear,X-Ray, Nuclear
D006639 Histidine An essential amino acid that is required for the production of HISTAMINE. Histidine, L-isomer,L-Histidine,Histidine, L isomer,L-isomer Histidine
D006859 Hydrogen The first chemical element in the periodic table with atomic symbol H, and atomic number 1. Protium (atomic weight 1) is by far the most common hydrogen isotope. Hydrogen also exists as the stable isotope DEUTERIUM (atomic weight 2) and the radioactive isotope TRITIUM (atomic weight 3). Hydrogen forms into a diatomic molecule at room temperature and appears as a highly flammable colorless and odorless gas. Protium,Hydrogen-1
D006878 Hydroxides Inorganic compounds that contain the OH- group.
D000388 Air The mixture of gases present in the earth's atmosphere consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
D000433 1-Propanol A colorless liquid made by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons that is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. Alcohol, Propyl,Propanol,n-Propanol,Propyl Alcohol

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