Cellular aspects of photocarcinogenesis.

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Many aspects are involved in photocarcinogenesis. Historically, genetic change caused by UV-B-induced pyrimidine photoproducts have been paid much attention. Indeed they are very important factors. However, recent reports indicate the involvement of many other factors. First, UV-B induces not only pyrimidine photoproducts but also DNA lesions modified by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Several reports pointed out...

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