UVB irradiation does not directly induce detectable changes of DNA methylation in human keratinocytes [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/np]

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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Main Authors: Christoph Lahtz, Sang-In Kim, Steven E Bates, Arthur X Li, Xiwei Wu, Gerd P Pfeifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2013-02-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Dermatologic Pathology
Photodermatology & Skin Aging
Skin Cancers (incl. Melanoma & Lymphoma)
Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/2-45/v1

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