R. Calò, «STUDIO DEI MECCANISMI DI DANNO DA RAGGI UVA E UVB E DEGLI EFFETTI PROTETTIVI DA PARTE DI COMPOSTI POLIFENOLICI IN SISTEMI CELLULARI E MODELLI EX VIVO DI CUTE UMANA», Università di Milano, 2013.

Abstract

Sun radiation consists of several spectrum regions, depending on the wavelengths, such as ultraviolet, visible and infrared portions. The ultraviolet rays (UV) are associated with both positive and negative effects on humans’ health. Ultraviolet light is used in the process of disinfection, it shows immunoregolatory activity and it stimulates vitamin D and serotonin production. It is well known that artificial sources of UVR are employed in the health field for sterilization procedures and for therapeutical purposes, such as treatment of dermatological pathologies like psoriasis, vitiligo and icterus neonatorum, as well as for aesthetic purposes (sunbed). In the last decade, besides these positive effects, UV side effects on skin have been demonstrated by different studies which correlated the intense and prolonged exposure to UV light with skin cancer development.

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