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|Articles|May 1, 2004

Topical DNA fragment protects mice from UV-induced skin cancer

Boston - Topical application of the small DNA fragment thymidine dinucleotide (pTT) can activate innate defense mechanisms in skin, which ultimately protect against development of skin cancers, according to a study by reasearchers at the Boston University School of Medicine.

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