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Psoralen plus black light inhibits epidermal DNA synthesis

Walter et al., 1973

Document ID
5900801503330433495
Author
Walter J
Voorhees J
Kelsey W
Duell E
Publication year
Publication venue
Archives of Dermatology

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Psoralens have been used previously in an attempt to repigment vitiliginous skin. Recent reports indicate psoralens, activated by long wavelength ultraviolet light (black light), inhibit DNA synthesis in various cell types. This suggested to us a possible new therapeutic use for …
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