Detection and structural analysis of pyrimidine-derived radicals generated on DNA using a profluorescent nitroxide probe

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Dec 21;58(1):56-59. doi: 10.1039/d1cc04998d.

Abstract

The oxidative damage of DNA is associated with aging and the development of various diseases. Although nucleoside-derived radicals play an important role in DNA oxidation, their analysis methods are limited. Herein, we propose a fluorometric detection and structural analysis of radicals on the surface of oxidatively damaged DNA using a profluorescent nitroxide probe combined with liquid chromatography-fluorometry and high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry.

MeSH terms

  • DNA / drug effects*
  • DNA Damage
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Free Radicals / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Nitrogen Oxides / chemistry*
  • Pyrimidines / chemistry
  • Pyrimidines / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Free Radicals
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Pyrimidines
  • DNA
  • nitroxyl