Deamination of Adenine by Ionizing Radiation.
A small amount of hypoxanthine is formed when a solution of adenine is irradiated. This has been detected by using C(14)-labeled adenine and the techniques of paper chromatography and liquid-scintillation counting. The biological significance of this conversion is suggested.
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