UVB irradiation does not directly induce detectable changes of DNA methylation in human keratinocytes [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/np]
Unprotected exposure to UVB radiation from the sun and the resulting DNA damage are thought to be responsible for physiological changes in the skin and for a variety of skin cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. Although the mutagenic effects of UVB have b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2013-02-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/2-45/v1 |