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Article

October 1, 2002

DNA fragment Tx shows photoprotection potential

Paris - The results from research studies conducted over the last several years suggests topically applied thymidine dinucleotides used in conjunction with a conventional sunscreen could offer an ideal approach to photoprotection, although such a strategy remains futuristic, pending the development of an effective formulation for delivering the DNA fragments into the skin, Barbara Gilchrest, M.D., said at the World Congress of Dermatology.

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