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Ultraviolet light and epidermal polyamines

N J Lowe

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Ultraviolet radiation and tumor promoters increase epidermal enzymes like ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). This study investigates how these factors alter polyamine levels, potentially impacting skin cancer development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Dermatology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Polyamines and their biosynthetic enzymes, ODC and SAM.D, are crucial in cell growth.
    • Elevated ODC activity and altered polyamine levels are observed in hyperplastic and neoplastic conditions.
    • Epidermal ODC activity increases with exposure to tumor promoters and UV radiation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of UV radiation and tumor-promoting agents on epidermal polyamine metabolism.
    • To understand the role of polyamine alterations in UV-induced skin changes and carcinogenesis.
    • To explore potential pharmacological interventions for UV-induced ODC induction.

    Main Methods:

    • Measuring ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) activity in response to UV radiation and chemical agents.

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  • Analyzing epidermal polyamine levels (putrescine, spermidine, spermine) after UV exposure.
  • Evaluating the inhibitory effects of pharmacological agents on UV-induced ODC.

    • Main Results:

    • Mid-wavelength UV irradiation significantly elevated epidermal ODC activity and altered polyamine levels, increasing putrescine and spermidine while decreasing spermine.
    • Chronic UV exposure led to a significant increase in the spermidine to spermine ratio.
    • Topical corticosteroids, indomethacin, and retinoic acid inhibited UV-induced ODC.
    • Long-wave UV alone did not induce ODC, but phototoxic drugs with long-wave UV did.

    Conclusions:

    • UV radiation and tumor promoters significantly impact epidermal polyamine metabolism.
    • Changes in polyamine levels and ODC activity may play a role in skin carcinogenesis.
    • Pharmacological agents show potential in modulating UV-induced ODC activity.