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The role of photolabile dermal nitric oxide derivates in ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced cell death.

Abstract
Human skin is exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation comprising UVB (280-315 nm) and UVA (315-400 nm) on a daily basis. Within the last two decades, the molecular and cellular response to UVA/UVB and the possible effects on human health have been investigated extensively. It is generally accepted that the mutagenic and carcinogenic properties of UVB is due to the direct interaction with DNA. On the other hand, by interaction with non-DNA chromophores as endogenous photosensitizers, UVA induces formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play a pivotal role as mediators of UVA-induced injuries in human skin. This review gives a short overview about relevant findings concerning the molecular mechanisms underlying UVA/UVB-induced cell death. Furthermore, we will highlight the potential role of cutaneous antioxidants and photolabile nitric oxide derivates (NODs) in skin physiology. UVA-induced decomposition of the NODs, like nitrite, leads not only to non-enzymatic formation of nitric oxide (NO), but also to toxic reactive nitrogen species (RNS), like peroxynitrite. Whereas under antioxidative conditions the generation of protective amounts of NO is favored, under oxidative conditions, less injurious reactive nitrogen species are generated, which may enhance UVA-induced cell death.
AuthorsChristian Opländer, Christoph V Suschek
JournalInternational journal of molecular sciences (Int J Mol Sci) Vol. 14 Issue 1 Pg. 191-204 (Dec 21 2012) ISSN: 1422-0067 [Print] Switzerland
PMID23344028 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
Chemical References
  • Nitrites
  • Protective Agents
  • Nitric Oxide
Topics
  • Animals
  • Cell Death (drug effects, radiation effects)
  • Dermis (drug effects, metabolism, radiation effects)
  • Humans
  • Nitric Oxide (metabolism)
  • Nitrites (pharmacology)
  • Protective Agents (pharmacology)
  • Ultraviolet Rays

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