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Effect of X-Rays on Cytosine in Aerated Aqueous Solution

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WHILE X-irradiation of aqueous solutions of thymine and uracil in an atmosphere of air gives rise to high yields of hydroperoxides1–3, X-irradiation of cytosine under similar conditions does not give more than traces of hydroperoxides in our hands.

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EKERT, B., MONIER, R. Effect of X-Rays on Cytosine in Aerated Aqueous Solution. Nature 188, 309–310 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1038/188309a0

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