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...
Main Authors: | Amrita Dasgupta, Meena Katdare |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/7/3/0852 |
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