The skin performs important function, including sun protection. Melanin distribution in the epidermis plays a role in photoprotection. Solar radiations induced epidermal DNA damages, mostly in the basal layer, and is an established caused of keratinocytes cancers. Melanin distribution in human epidermis is essentialy located in the basal layer. However, Read more…
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from cells called melanocytes, is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancer in the world. It usually caused by DNA damage resulting from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. P. acnes is a ubiquitous gram-positive anaerobic bacterium present in Read more…
Genotoxicity potential assessment of pharmaceuticals is mandatory for registration. In addition to the standard in vitro/ in vivo test battery, other assays can be of interest because of their high throughput in the drug discovery stage but also for mechanistic understanding.
The comet assay is a sensitive, well established technique for quantifying DNA damage in eukaryotic cells.
Quantifying DNA damage is mandatory to assess potential adverse effects of candidate, drugs, molecules or extracts developed in dermo-cosmetic industry. Different assays can be performed to detect primary DNA damages, such as γH2AX or the single cell gel electrophoresis also known as the comet assay.