The sunny side of p53.
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Abstract
Skin, the largest organ of our body, is often plagued by cancer because of exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. A report by Cui et al. (2007) in this issue of Cell explains how the tumor suppressor p53 protects the skin by stimulating the suntan response.
Medical subject headings
- Skin
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
- Ultraviolet Rays