Phenolic Compounds with Photo-Chemoprotective Activity
Erick Nolasco-Ontiveros,
María del Socorro Sánchez-Correa,
José Guillermo Avila-Acevedo
et al.
Abstract:Skin cancer has one of the highest incidence rates among all types of cancer
and is predominantly caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which
reaches the Earth's surface due to the well-known phenomenon of thinning of the ozone
layer in the stratosphere. To reduce the risk of developing this malignancy, the use of
sunscreens is recommended; however, the synthetic compounds in sunscreens can
cause side effects and harm the environment. To avoid damage to human health and the
environment, the… Show more
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