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Urinary excretion of 5-S-cysteinyldopa in relation to skin type, UVB-induced erythema, and melanocyte proliferation in human skin.
- 1988
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In: The Journal of investigative dermatology. - 0022-202X. ; 91:5, s. 506-10
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- 5-S-Cysteinyldopa (5-S-CD) is found in all pigment-producing cells and is the major precursor of phaeomelanin. However, the melanocyte specificity of the compound has been questioned. In order to elucidate the origin of 5-S-CD, we have now systematically studied the relationship between the 5-S-CD excretion in urine and the size of the melanocyte organ, UV-induced melanocyte proliferation, skin type, and the erythemal reaction. The skin type had no influence on the basal excretion of 5-S-CD. There was no significant correlation between the basal 5-S-CD excretion and the size of the melanocyte organ; that is, the number of skin melanocytes and nevi. During the irradiation, subjects with skin type II developed a more pronounced erythema (p less than 0.01) and had a significantly higher 5-S-CD excretion than those with skin type III-IV (p less than 0.01). No correlation was found between 5-S-CD excretion and UV-induced melanocyte proliferation. The lack of correlation between the basal 5-S-CD excretion and skin type or number of melanocytes suggests that the basal 5-S-CD in urine is mainly of extra-melanocytic origin. Our findings favor the view that the increase in 5-S-CD excretion during UV irradiation is due to UV damage.
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UVB-induced melanocyte proliferation and 5-S-cysteinyldopa excretion in dysplastic nevus syndrome.
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In: Photo-dermatology. - 0108-9684. ; 5:5, s. 218-23
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This is the first in vivo study of the effects of UV on the epidermal melanocytes in dysplastic nevus syndrome (DNS). Eleven DNS patients and 22 healthy subjects were given total body UVB irradiation 8 times during 17 days and the melanocyte population was estimated in biopsies from shielded and irradiated skin. There was a doubling of the melanocyte counts in irradiated skin and a less pronounced but significant increase in the shielded skin area. The urinary excretion of 5-S-cysteinyldopa (5-S-CD) was measured before, during and after the irradiation period. The 5-S-CD excretion reached a maximum after 2 weeks of irradiation and returned towards the basal value after the irradiation period. We were not able to document any abnormal melanocytic UV response in DNS patients before, during or after the irradiation.
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UVB irradiation induces melanocyte increase in both exposed and shielded human skin.
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In: The Journal of investigative dermatology. - 0022-202X. ; 92:4, s. 561-4
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This study demonstrates for the first time in humans that UV light induces an increase of the melanocyte population in exposed skin as well as in shielded areas. Because an increased mitotic activity could promote tumor development, UV exposure might play a role in melanoma development not only in exposed but also in covered skin. In addition, it was found that subjects who initially had a small melanocyte population showed a larger increase in both exposed and covered skin compared to those with a high initial density. Individuals with a low density might therefore constitute a risk group for the development of malignant melanoma. These findings support the view that infrequent periods of intensive UV irradiation might be more harmful than regular exposure.
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Effect of latex-stimulated granulocytes on platelet aggregation in man
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In: Haemostasis. - : S. Karger AG. - 0301-0147. ; 15:3, s. 176-181
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- The effect of granulocytes on human platelet aggregation was investigated in vitro. Platelet function was assayed by photometric technique. Incubation of platelets with latex-stimulated granulocytes for 1 h at room temperature resulted in total inhibition of arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation. ADP-induced platelet aggregation was suppressed, lacked secondary wave and was pursued by swift disaggregation. Platelet aggregates induced by collagen dispersed faster under the influence of stimulated granulocytes. The present results indicate that granulocytes may play a role in the hemostatic mechanism in man.
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