Solar-energy-absorbing substances and oxidative stress and inflammatory diseases. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George Sosnovsky, C. Thomas Gnewuch and Mikołaj Jawdosiuk.
• Authors: Sosnovsky, George; Gnewuch, C. Thomas; Jawdosiuk, Mikołaj
• Contents: Table of Contents; Abstract; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Scope and Limitations; Chapter One; A. Human Behavioral Practices with Sunscreen Applications.; B. Urocanic Acid. Structure, Photochemistry, and Initiation of Immunosuppression in Humans; C. Melanins: Structure and Photochemistry; Chapter Two; A. Allergic and Photoallergic Properties of Sunscreens; B. Sunburn Effect, Erythema, and Photoaging; C. Penetration of the Human Skin by UVA and UVB Radiations and Sunscreen Agents. Endogenous Production of Hydroxyl Radicals in Various Layers of the Human Skin D. DNA Damage Mediated by Ultraviolet Radiation.E. Glycation. Maillard Reaction and Amadori-Heyns Rearrangement Reactions Resulting in Protein Damage by Reducing Carbohydrates and Other Carbonyl Compounds.; F. The Ultraviolet Light Induced Impairments of Nucleic Acids, Immunity, Cancer Suppressor Gene P53, and Other Cell Protective Systems in the Human Skin.; G. Cancerous Dermatologic Changes.; Chapter Three; A. General Aspects; B. Various Quenching Processes; C. Chemical Reactions of Photoexcited Molecules; D. Excited States of Sunscreens and Their Reactions E. Photoinduced Electron-Transfer Processes of Excited Triplet States of Organic Substances in Reactions with Molecular OxygenF. Photophysical and Photochemical Reactions F. Photophysical and Photochemical Reactions; G. Photochemistry of Inorganic Agents; Chapter Four; A. Radiation-Induced Formation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS); B. Mechanisms of Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition Reactions; C. Properties of the Hydroxyl Radical; D. Identification of Reactive Oxygen Species; E. Nitroxyl (Aminoxyl) Radicals as Superoxide Dismutase Mimics F. Mechanisms of Autoxidations of Unsaturated Compounds and Reactions with Singlet Oxygen SpeciesChapter Five; A. Enzymes; B. Nonenzymatic Hydrophilic Antioxidants; C. Nonenzymatic Lipid-Soluble Antioxidants; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; A. Evaluations of Vitamin E and Other Endogenous Anti-oxidants as Drugs against Various Diseases Including Cancers; B. Evaluation of Aspirin™ and Other Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs as Anticancer Drugs; Chapter Eight; Chapter Nine; Chapter Ten; A. Skin Cancers; B. Effects of Sunscreen Use; Chapter Eleven; Appendix 1
• Publisher Details: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 381 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.5/15; Science: general issues; Sunscreens (Cosmetics); Solar radiation -- Physiological effect; Sunscreening Agents; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General; MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL / Diseases; MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL / Internal Medicine; Medicine; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781443878630; 1443878634
• Related ISBNs: 1443850624; 9781443850629
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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