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CHAPTER 3<br />

RESULTS<br />

(7.5±0.64) (Fig. 3.3.1.5) and the foci, although less in number were larger in size than gamma<br />

induced foci. Presence of BRCA1 foci in all cells irradiated after carbon irradiation indicates that<br />

BRCA1 might be the important player in response to complex DNA damage induced by high<br />

LET radiation.<br />

Fig.3.3.1.5 Phosphorylation of BRCA1 at 4h after exposure to 1Gy gamma or carbon irradiation in A549<br />

cells. (A) Representative image showing p-BRCA1 foci 4 hours after irradiation. Each phospho-BRCA1<br />

antibody was indirectly labeled with Molecular Probe 488 secondary antibody (green) and cells were<br />

mounted with ProLong Gold antifede with DAPI (blue). All images were captured using Carl Zeiss<br />

confocal microscope with the same exposure time. (B) Graph represents average numbers of foci per cell,<br />

percentage of cells showing the foci is marked above the bars. (C) Graph represents relative intensity of<br />

p-BRCA1 as determined by ImageJ software. At least 100 cells per experiment were analyzed from three<br />

independent experiments. Data represents means ± SD of three independent experiments.<br />

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