Antioxidanter som kemoprævention mod fotokarcinogenese

Translated title of the contribution: Chemoprevention of photocarcinogenesis using antioxidants

Kaveh Borhani-Khomani, Rikke Holmgaard

Abstract

The skin is constantly exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) from both endogenous and exogenous sources. Ultraviolet irradiation is a well-known contributor of photocarcinogenesis and photoaging, as it - among other things - promotes the production of ROS which damage nucleic acids, proteins and lipids. Topical or oral administration of antioxidants is presumed to counteract the damaging effects of ROS to the skin, thus potentially lowering the risk of skin cancers and skin aging. We review the current literature on chemoprevention of photocarcinogenesis using antioxidants.

Translated title of the contributionChemoprevention of photocarcinogenesis using antioxidants
Original languageDanish
Article numberV09160633
JournalUgeskrift for Læger
Volume179
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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