Definitions
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- noun oncology The creation of
cancer cells by the action oflight
Etymologies
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From photo- + carcinogenesis
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We conclude that PAF and 5-HT receptor antagonists accelerate DNA repair caused by UV radiation, which prevents immune suppression and interferes with photocarcinogenesis.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Coimbatore S Sreevidya 2010
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Here, we show that agents known to reverse photocarcinogenesis and photoimmune suppression, such as platelet-activating factor (PAF) and serotonin (5-HT) receptor antagonists, regulate DNA repair.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Coimbatore S Sreevidya 2010
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• Considers the benefits of whey protein, rosemary, soy - and green tea and milk thistle, specifically, for protection against sun damage and photocarcinogenesis
AvaxHome RSS: 2009
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