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The Protective Role of Melanin Against UV Damage in Human Skin<sup>†</sup>

16 Nov 2007

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Human skin is repeatedly exposed to UVR that influences the function and survival of many cell types and is regarded as the main causative factor in the induction of skin cancer. It has been traditionally believed that skin pigmentation is the most important photoprotective factor, as melanin, besides functioning as a broadband UV absorbent, has antioxidant and radical scavenging properties. Besides, many...

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PMID: 18435612
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2007.00226.x

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