Author(s): M.D. Revai Tamas
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
ISSN 1680-5194
Volume: 8;
Issue: 11;
Start page: 1819;
Date: 2009;
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Keywords: UV radiation | photoprotection | carotinoids | antioxidant therapy | protective clothing | soldiers
ABSTRACT
Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation present in sunlight, photo-oxidative reactions are initiated which affect the integrity of skin cells and damage biomolecules and skin. Every tie the skin is exposed to UV light, some damage occurs and the cumulative effect of that repeated damage is epidermal DNA damage, oxidative stress, persistent inflammation, and suppression of T-cell mediated immunity.
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
ISSN 1680-5194
Volume: 8;
Issue: 11;
Start page: 1819;
Date: 2009;
VIEW PDF
DOWNLOAD PDF Original pageKeywords: UV radiation | photoprotection | carotinoids | antioxidant therapy | protective clothing | soldiers
ABSTRACT
Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation present in sunlight, photo-oxidative reactions are initiated which affect the integrity of skin cells and damage biomolecules and skin. Every tie the skin is exposed to UV light, some damage occurs and the cumulative effect of that repeated damage is epidermal DNA damage, oxidative stress, persistent inflammation, and suppression of T-cell mediated immunity.
