“…Modified DNA, native or heat denatured, was subjected to static fluorescence analysis and fluorescence decay measurements. The results were compared to those obtained with suitable model substances, 7,8,9,10-tetrahydroxy-7,8,9,10t e t rahydro b'e n zo (a) p y r e n e (B P- 7,8,9,10 t et ra 01) 4,5,9t r i h y d ro x y-4,5d i h y d robenzo(a)pyrene (9-OH-BP-4,5-diol) in solvents of different polarities. In addition, we have measured the fluorescence depolarization of modified DNA at different temperatures.…”