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Detecting UV-induced Nucleic Acid Damage
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Nucleic acids (NAs) play a vital role in numerous biological processes. Absorption of ultraviolet (UV) light by NAs can result in DNA damage at the molecular level, leading to mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and cell death. Thus, much effort has been focused on developing methods for detecting damage in NA. This article discusses the different methods used for detecting UV-induced NA damage and compares them regarding their selectivity and sensitivity to the damage induced in NAs and their advantages and limitations.
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- 2014-01-01
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- Article (Draft / Submitted)