Based on radiation chemistry, our understanding of the one-electron reduction of 8-Br-dA and 8-Br-dG has been enhanced substantially. This mechanistic background is crucial for a better understanding of and addressing their significant roles in the biological environment, such as DNA radiosensitizers for cancer radiation therapy or as biomarkers for early inflammation.
Chryssostomos Chatgilialoglu (Thu,) studied this question.