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Photoimmunology.

R D Granstein1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.

Seminars in Dermatology
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) significantly impacts immune responses, affecting immune cell function and potentially contributing to skin cancer development. Limiting sun exposure is advisable due to these immunosuppressive effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Photoimmunology
  • Immunology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Photoimmunology investigates ultraviolet radiation's (UVR) effects on immune processes.
  • Most research relies on animal and in vitro models, with limited human data.
  • UVR exposure is linked to skin cancer development and immune suppression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the effects of UVR on immunologic processes.
  • To highlight the immunosuppressive potential of UVR exposure.
  • To underscore the link between UVR, immune function, and skin cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on UVR effects in animal models, in vitro systems, and humans.
  • Analysis of UVR-induced changes in immune cell function, including lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells.

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  • Examination of UVR's role in the development and escape of cutaneous malignancies.

    • Main Results:

    • UVB irradiation inhibits immune induction and promotes suppressor T lymphocytes in animals.
    • Chronic UVB exposure in mice correlates with immunogenic skin cancers evading immune destruction.
    • UVR exposure in humans alters lymphocyte subtypes, hypersensitivity responses, and antigen-presenting cell function.
    • In vitro studies show UVR impairs antigen-presenting cell function, lymphocyte responses, and viability.
    • UVB affects keratinocyte cytokine production and releases immunosuppressive factors.

    Conclusions:

    • UVR significantly alters immune function through various mechanisms.
    • UV-induced immunosuppression may play a role in skin cancer development.
    • Human avoidance of excessive sun exposure is recommended due to UVR's detrimental effects on immunity.