Interleukin-1α Induction in Human Keratinocytes (HaCaT): An In Vitro Model for Chemoprevention in Skin

Long-term exposure to UV irradiation and toxic chemicals is associated with chronic inflammation that contributes to skin cancer development with interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α), constitutively produced by keratinocytes, playing a pivotal role in skin inflammation. The aim of this study was to investiga...

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Main Authors: T. Magcwebeba, S. Riedel, S. Swanevelder, P. Bouic, P. Swart, W. Gelderblom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/393681