| Literature DB >> 445484 |
B Lambert, U Ringborg, L Skoog.
Abstract
The capacity for ultraviolet light-induced DNA repair synthesis, studied in peripheral leukocytes from 58 healthy subjects 13 to 94 years old, was found to vary greatly between individuals. A negative, statistically significant correlation was obtained between age and this synthesis, indicating a decrease in repair capacity with age. An age-related decrease in DNA repair may increase the susceptibility of cells to agents causing DNA damage, i.e. carcinogens and certain cytostatic drugs.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 445484
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Res ISSN: 0008-5472 Impact factor: 12.701