Abstract
We have used a monoclonal antibody specific for UV-induced 6-4 photoproducts in an ELISA assay to determine the kinetics of loss of antigenicity from the DNA of lymphocytes obtained from four groups of people; normal controls and cancer patients who had either received chemotherapy, hormone therapy or no treatment at all. This result was confirmed on a matched pairs analysis of 12 breast cancer patients sampled before and after chemotherapy. We conclude, that chemotherapeutic treatment with alkylating agents modulate the capacity of UV-induced DNA-repair in human lymphocytes in a yet unknown way.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 809-815 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Anticancer Research |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 A |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Keywords
- 6-4 Photoproducts
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy