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Determining the Toxicity of UV Radiation and Chemicals on Primary and Immortalized Human Corneal Epithelial Cells
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Ultraviolet radiation protection: current available resources in photoprotection
Tatiana Santana Balogh1, Maria Valéria Robles Velasco, Carla Aparecida Pedriali
1University of Sao Paulo School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brasil.
Abstract:
Ultraviolet radiation can damage the DNA, cause immunosuppression, chemical and histological alterations in the epidermis, early photoaging, cataracts and carcinogenesis, among others. Photoprotection prevents these and other harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreens, protective clothing, proper accessories and safe sun exposure are essential photoprotection tools. The main forms of photoprotection are presented and discussed in this article, including sunscreens containing organic and inorganic filters, the assessment of their efficacy and current developments on the topic.
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