Abstract:Ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced cancers include melanomas and two types of malignant • keratinocytes, the basal-cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous-cell carcinomas (SCC). Sun-protection products reduce the risk of erythema and DNA damage but are observed to be not • that effective in preventing UVR-induced ill effects and immune suppression. One approach to protect humans from the deleterious effects of UV irradiation is to use chemopreventive agents. The polyphenols present in tea ( • Camellia sinensis ) h… Show more
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