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Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2012 Photoprotection by sunscreens, clothing and glasses are important to protect the skin against the detrimental effects of sun exposure. In order to achieve complete protection, topical strategies must shield against the range of solar wavelengths ...
Reena Rai +2 more
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Existing antioxidant levels are more important in acclimation to supplemental UV-B irradiation than inducible ones: Studies with high light pretreated tobacco leaves [PDF]
, 2012 Greenhouse grown tobacco plants were exposed to supplemental ultraviolet irradiation (280-400 nm, UV-B centered) for 6 days and changes in their photosynthesis (gas exchange and electron transport) and general and specific antioxidant activities were ...
Hideg, Éva, Majer, Petra
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Photoprotection practices, knowledge and sun-related skin damage in Spanish beach handball players [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Background Outdoor sports are a risk activity for skin cancer, especially if adequate sun protection measures are not used. The aim of this study is to examine the photoprotection habits of outdoor (beach) handball players, and to determine the relation ...
Guillermo De Castro-Maqueda +4 more
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Sunscreens - Which and what for? [PDF]
, 2005 It is well established that sun exposure is the main cause for the development of skin cancer. Chronic continuous UV radiation is believed to induce malignant melanoma, whereas intermittent high-dose UV exposure contributes to the occurrence of actinic ...
Ananthaswamy HN +49 more
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Models and measurements of energy-dependent quenching. [PDF]
, 2013 Energy-dependent quenching (qE) in photosystem II (PSII) is a pH-dependent response that enables plants to regulate light harvesting in response to rapid fluctuations in light intensity.
Amarnath, Kapil +3 more
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Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 A variety of non-filtering agents have been introduced to enhance sunscreen photoprotection. Most of those agents have only weak erythema protective properties but may be valuable and beneficial in supporting protection against other effects of UV ...
Salvador González +10 more
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Consumer Behavior, Skin Phototype, Sunscreens, and Tools for Photoprotection: A Review
Cosmetics, 2023 Sunscreens and photoprotection tools along with consumer habits and behaviors, can mitigate the skin damage caused by excessive solar radiation. For example, protecting oneself in the shade, avoiding inadequate sun exposure at times of higher incidence ...
Maria Cristina Pinheiro Pereira Reis-Mansur +2 more
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Overexpression of beta-carotene hydroxylase enhances stress tolerance in Arabidopsis [PDF]
, 2002 Plant stress caused by extreme environmental conditions is already a principal reason for yield reduction in crops. The threat of global environment change makes it increasingly important to generate crop plants that will withstand such conditions ...
Davison, P.A., Horton, P., Hunter, C.N.
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Photoprotection knowledge from patients assisted in a specialized skin cancer consultation
Revista Electrónica Dr. Zoilo E. Marinello Vidaurreta, 2023 Background: the purpose of photoprotection is the prophylaxis and repair of damage caused by solar radiation. Objective: to determine the level of knowledge about photoprotection from patients treated for skin cancer at the University Polyclinic ...
Katiuska Tamayo-Mariño +2 more
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Flashing LEDs for microalgal production [PDF]
, 2017 Flashing lights are next-generation tools to mitigate light attenuation and increase the photosynthetic efficiency of microalgal cultivation systems illuminated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Guerra, Rui Manuel Farinha das Neves +4 more
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