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Pyrimidine Dimers

Dimers found in DNA chains damaged by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS. They consist of two adjacent PYRIMIDINE NUCLEOTIDES, usually THYMINE nucleotides, in which the pyrimidine residues are covalently joined by a cyclobutane ring. These dimers block DNA REPLICATION.
Also Known As:
Cyclobutane-Pyrimidine Dimers; Cytosine-Thymine Dimers; Thymine-Cyclobutane Dimer; Thymine-Thymine Cyclobutane Dimer; Cyclobutane Dimer, Thymine-Thymine; Cyclobutane Dimers, Thymine-Thymine; Cyclobutane Pyrimidine Dimers; Cytosine Thymine Dimer; Cytosine Thymine Dimers; Pyrimidine Dimer, Cyclobutane; Pyrimidine Dimers, Cyclobutane; Thymine Cyclobutane Dimer; Thymine Thymine Cyclobutane Dimer; Thymine-Cyclobutane Dimers; Thymine-Thymine Cyclobutane Dimers; Cyclobutane Pyrimidine Dimer; Cyclobutane-Pyrimidine Dimer; Cytosine-Thymine Dimer; Pyrimidine Dimer; Thymine Dimer; Thymine Dimers
Networked: 421 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 22 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Douki, Thierry: 7 articles (03/2020 - 02/2015)
2. Halliday, Gary M: 6 articles (02/2021 - 08/2006)
3. Rochette, Patrick J: 6 articles (12/2020 - 08/2002)
4. Brash, Douglas E: 6 articles (01/2018 - 10/2004)
5. Katiyar, Santosh K: 6 articles (04/2011 - 09/2003)
6. Mori, Toshio: 5 articles (01/2019 - 01/2002)
7. Hanaoka, Fumio: 5 articles (02/2012 - 05/2002)
8. Mason, Rebecca S: 4 articles (02/2021 - 08/2010)
9. Taylor, John-Stephen: 4 articles (01/2021 - 02/2011)
10. Young, A R: 4 articles (01/2019 - 07/2000)

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1. Sunburn
2. Erythema
3. Skin Neoplasms (Skin Cancer)
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Blister (Bulla)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Sunscreening Agents (Sunscreens)
2. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
3. Collagen
4. Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA)
5. Interleukin-6 (Interleukin 6)
6. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
7. Dinoprostone (PGE2)
8. Transcription Factors (Transcription Factor)
9. Glycyrrhizic Acid (Glycyrrhizin)
10. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

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1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
2. Radiotherapy
3. Lasers (Laser)
4. Drug Tapering