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UV signaling pathways within the skin.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Aug 2014
Chen Hongxiang, Weng Qing Y, Fisher David E
Abstract excerpt
The effects of UVR on the skin include tanning, carcinogenesis, immunomodulation, and synthesis of vitamin D, among others. Melanocortin 1 receptor polymorphisms correlate with skin pigmentation, UV sensitivity, and skin cancer risk. This article reviews pathways through which UVR induces cutaneous stress and the pigmentation response. Modulators of the UV-tanning pathway include sunscreen agents, melanocortin 1...
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