Quantification of DNA damage by PFGE: Development of an analytical approach to correct for the background distribution

International Journal of Radiation Biology

Volumn 76, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 741-748

  Pinto, M ^a   Newman, H C ^a   Prise, K M ^a   Michael, B D ^a  

^a MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DOUBLE STRANDED DNA;

ARTICLE; DNA DAMAGE; DNA STRAND BREAKAGE; IONIZING RADIATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PULSED FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS; QUANTITATIVE ASSAY; RADIATION INJURY; TECHNIQUE;

EID: 0034077428     PISSN: 09553002     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09553000050028887     Document Type: Article

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