Shedding light on sunscreen biosynthesis in zebrafish.
basic_science · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 25965307.
- Also identified by DOI 10.7554/eLife.07961 and PMC identifier 4428005.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Zebrafish can synthesize a sunscreen compound called gadusol, which was previously thought to be acquired only through the diet.
Medical subject headings
- Amino Acids
- Cyclohexanols
- Radiation-Protective Agents
- Ultraviolet Rays