Chromatid break rejoining and exchange aberration formation following gamma-ray exposure: analysis in G2 human fibroblasts by chemically induced premature chromosome condensation.

PURPOSE To analyse the kinetics of chromatid break induction, rejoining, and misrejoining after y-irradiation in G2 phase human cells using premature chromosome condensation induced by calyculin A. MATERIALS AND METHODS Human fibroblast AG1522 cells were irradiated with gamma-rays and chromosomes were then prematurely condensed by calyculin A. The number of chromatid breaks and chromatid exchanges in G2 chromosomes were scored, and fitted curves were calculated. RESULTS Calyculin A induced premature chromosome condensation in cells immediately after irradiation. Kinetics of rejoining of chromatid breaks demonstrated two exponential components with rapid and slow time constants. Within 5 min after irradiation, the number of chromatid breaks fell rapidly to about one-half, then gradually decreased. Chromatid exchanges were formed very quickly, reaching a plateau within 20 min from exposure. CONCLUSIONS Chemically induced premature chromosome condensation technique allows a simple, rapid and precise analysis of chromatid breakage and rejoining. The rapid kinetic component was particularly well characterized.

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