Article
Photosensitive human syndromes.
Mutation research - 1 Jun 2015
Spivak Graciela, Hanawalt Philip C
Abstract excerpt
Photosensitivity in humans can result from defects in repair of light-induced DNA lesions, from photoactivation of chemicals (including certain medications) with sunlight to produce toxic mediators, and by immune reactions to sunlight exposures. Deficiencies in DNA repair and the processing of damaged DNA during replication and transcription may result in mutations and genomic instability. We will review current...
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