Effects of UV radiation of cells.
UV radiation interacts with mammalian cells in a very complex manner, although DNA appears to be the main chromophore. Recent literature within this field is reviewed. The review is concentrated on the following main topics: Chromophores for UV action, photoproducts in DNA, repair of UV-induced DNA damage, wavelength interactions, inactivation, mutagenesis, transformation and protection mechanisms against UV damage.
Moan
J
J
Institute for Cancer Research, Montebello, Oslo, Norway.
Peak
M J
MJ
D000818:Animals; D002477:Cells / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004247:DNA / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation; D010777:Photochemistry; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D004247:DNA