Erratum: Detection of DNA Damage by the Alkaline Comet Assay after Exposure to Low-Dose Gamma Radiation

1998 ◽  
Vol 149 (5) ◽  
pp. 531
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Comet Assay ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Alkaline Comet Assay

Detection of DNA Damage by the Alkaline Comet Assay after Exposure to Low-Dose Gamma Radiation

1998 ◽  
Vol 149 (4) ◽  
pp. 396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert S. Malyapa ◽  
Chen Bi ◽  
Eric W. Ahern ◽  
Joseph L. Roti Roti
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Comet Assay ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Alkaline Comet Assay

scholarly journals Effects of gamma-radiation on DNA damage in onion (Allium cepa L.) seedlings

2019 ◽  
Vol 489 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-204
Author(s):  
A. Ya. Bolsunovsky ◽  
D. V. Dementyev ◽  
T. S. Frolova ◽  
E. A. Trofimova ◽  
E. M. Iniatkina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Comet Assay ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Nuclear Dna ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Dna Breaks ◽  
Allium Test

The effect of -radiation on the level of nuclear DNA damage in onion seedlings (Allium-test) was studied using the comet assay. DNA breaks were first found in cells of onion seedlings exposed to low-dose radiation ( 0,1 Gy). Dose dependence of DNA damage parameters showed nonlinear behavior: a linear section in the low-dose region (below 0,1 Gy) and a dose-independent plateau in the dose range between 1 and 5 Gy. Thus, the comet assay can be used to estimate the biological effects of low-dose gamma-radiation on Allium cepa seedlings.

Use of the comet assay to measure DNA damage in cells exposed to photosensitizers and gamma radiation

1999 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-P. Pouget ◽  
J.-L. Ravanat ◽  
T. Douki ◽  
M.-J. Richard ◽  
J. Cadet
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Comet Assay ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
In Cells

Dimeric NGF Mimetic Attenuates Hyperglycaemia and DNA Damage in Mice with Streptozotocin-Induced Early-Stage Diabetes

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 453-463
Author(s):  
Svetlana Yagubova ◽  
Aliy Zhanataev ◽  
Rita Ostrovskaya ◽  
Еlena Anisina ◽  
Тatiana Gudasheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Comet Assay ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Alkaline Comet Assay ◽  
Β Cells ◽  
Ghost Cells ◽  
Low Weight

Background: NGF deficiency is one of the reasons for reduced β-cells survival in diabetes. Our previous experiments revealed the ability of low-weight NGF mimetic, GK-2, to reduce hyperglycaemia in a model of advanced diabetes. The increase in DNA damage in advanced diabetes was repeatedly reported, while there were no data about DNA damage in the initial diabetes. Aim: The study aimed to establish whether DNA damage occurs in initial diabetes and whether GK-2 is able to overcome the damage. Methods: The early-stage diabetes was modelled in Balb/c mice by streptozotocin (STZ) (130 mg/kg, i.p.). GK-2 was administered at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg, i.p., subchronically. The evaluation of DNA damage was performed using the alkaline comet assay; the percentage of DNA in the tail (%TDNA) and the percentage of the atypical DNA comets (“ghost cells”) were determined. Results: STZ at this subthreshold dose produced a slight increase in glycemia and MDA. Meanwhile, pronounced DNA damage was observed, concerning mostly the percentage of “ghost cells” in the pancreas, the liver and kidneys. GK-2 attenuated the degree of hyperglycaemia and reduced the % of “ghost cells” and %TDNA in all the organs examined; this effect continued after discontinuation of the therapy. Conclusion: Early-stage diabetes is accompanied by DNA damage, manifested by the increase of “ghost cells” percentage. The severity of these changes significantly exceeds the degree of hyperglycaemia and MDA accumulation. GK-2 exerts an antihyperglycaemic effect and attenuates the degree of DNA damage. Our results indicate that the comet assay is a highly informative method for search of antidiabetic medicines.

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