Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Cytogenetic Damage in White, Hispanic and Black Skin Melanocytes: A Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma

Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Cytogenetic Damage in White, Hispanic and Black Skin Melanocytes: A Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma

Cutaneous Melanoma (CM) is a leading cause of cancer deaths, with reports indicating a rising trend in the incidence rate of melanoma among Hispanics in certain U.S. states. The level of melanin pigmentation in the skin is suggested to render photoprotection from the DNA-damaging effects of Ultravio...

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Main Authors: Amrita Dasgupta, Meena Katdare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
cutaneous melanoma
Hispanics
melanocytes
ultraviolet radiation
DNA damage
cytogenetic damage
melanin pigmentation
skin
ethnicity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/7/3/0852

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