Photoimmunology - 01/06/14
, Cather M. Cala, BA b, Hui Xu, PhD aRésumé |
The discipline that investigates the biologic effects of ultraviolet radiation on the immune system is called photoimmunology. Photoimmunology evolved from an interest in understanding the role of the immune system in skin cancer development and why immunosuppressed organ transplant recipients are at a greatly increased risk for cutaneous neoplasms. In addition to contributing to an understanding of the pathogenesis of nonmelanoma skin cancer, the knowledge acquired about the immunologic effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure has provided an understanding of its role in the pathogenesis of other photodermatologic diseases.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Photoimmunology, Nonmelanoma skin cancer, Ultraviolet radiation, Polymorphous light eruption, Chronic actinic dermatitis, Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Phototherapy, Photosensitivity
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| Funded by NIH grants and contracts: P30 AR050948, P30 CA013148, N01 CN05014-69 and by VA Merit Review 18-103-02. |
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| Conflicts of Interest: None. |
Vol 32 - N° 3
P. 277-290 - juillet 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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