Biocompatible films with tailored spectral response for prevention of DNA damage in skin cells.

Núñez-Lozano, Rebeca; Pimentel, Belén; Castro-Smirnov, José R; Calvo, Mauricio E; Míguez, Hernán; de la Cueva-Méndez, Guillermo · Adv Healthc Mater · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A hybrid nanostructured organic-in-organic biocompatible film capable of efficiently blocking a preselected range of ultraviolet light is designed to match the genotoxic action spectrum of human epithelial cells. This stack protects cultured human skin cells from UV-induced DNA lesions. As the shielding mechanism relies exclusively on reflection, the secondary effects due to absorption harmful radiation are prevented.

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