Abstract
Direct-acting mutagens to Salmonella typhimurium TA98 were found to be formed from heterocyclic amines on exposure to near-ultraviolet light in the presence of N-nitrosodialkylamines. We have isolated the mutagenic photoproduct formed from 2-amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline (IQ) and N-nitrosodimethylamine, and the product was identified as 3-methyl-2-nitromidazo[4,5-f]quinoline (IQ(NO2)). The yield of IQ(NO2) from IQ was estimated to be 17%. Similar light-dependent activation of IQ was noted with 4 different nitrosodialkylamines other than nitrosodimethylamine. Furthermore, MeIQ and MeIQx were also activated with nitrosamine and light. These reactions represent an example of interaction between 2 different classes of mutagens.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-167 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis |
Volume | 250 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
Keywords
- Heterocyclic amines
- IQ
- N-Nitrosodimethylamine
- Near-ultraviolet light
- Nitrosamines
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis