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December 18, 2020 News by Joana Carvalho, PhD

Sun Exposure Damages Skin-Derived Stem Cells in Porphyria Patient

Sun exposure may lower the number and affect the properties of skin-derived stem cells in people with variegate porphyria, particularly their ability to give rise to other cell types, a study in two people has found. Further studies are still needed to understand the mechanisms that may cause the…

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