The overall objectives of our research are to determine what role nitric oxide (NO), in combination with oxygen radicals, plays in the etiology of human cancer. There are many inflammatory and pre-cancerous conditions that involve infiltration by phagocytic cells. These cells have long been thought to cause DNA damage by oxygen radicals alone, but recent work in several laboratories suggests a prominent role for NO. as a mutagen and DNA damaging agent. In this Program we will investigate the chemistry and biochemistry of NO. formation from L-arginine, the chemistry of the interaction of the various free radicals generated by phagocytic cells, and the consequences of these radicals for causing DNA damage and mutation. More specifically in the project by Marletta, we will explore the biochemistry of phagocytic cells, particularly neutrophils, for the complex interactions that result from simultaneous generation of both NO. and oxygen radicals. In the Project by Deen the chemistry of these reacting species will be examined to develop reaction- diffusion models which are essential to understand the chemical environment of target cells at varying distances from generator cells. In the Project by Wogon the consequences of DNA damage will be determined by analysis of the mutational spectra generated the same chemical species investigated by Tannenbaum. Each Project will contribute to the creation of a useful paradigm for basic mechanisms of carcinogenesis and potentially new directions in cancer prevention.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01CA026731-24
Application #
6626541
Study Section
Subcommittee G - Education (NCI)
Program Officer
Poland, Alan P
Project Start
1980-03-01
Project End
2003-12-31
Budget Start
2003-01-01
Budget End
2003-12-31
Support Year
24
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$1,434,719
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department
Miscellaneous
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
001425594
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02139
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