Free radicals from X-irradiated 'dry' and hydrated lyophilized DNA as studied by electron spin resonance spectroscopy: Analysis of spectral components between 77 K and room temperature

International Journal of Radiation Biology

Volumn 74, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 341-358

  Weiland, B ^a   Huttermann J ^a  

^a SAARLAND UNIVERSITY   (Germany)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DNA; FREE RADICAL; SODIUM;

ARTICLE; ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE; FREEZE DRYING; IONIZING RADIATION; MAGNETIC FIELD; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SALMON; TESTIS; X IRRADIATION;

EID: 0031664568     PISSN: 09553002     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095530098141483     Document Type: Article

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