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Skin, by virtue of its composition and location, is an important system in the study of extracellular ageing and the effects of radiation on both cellular and non-cellular compartments. Indeed, skin is of prime importance for protecting underlying tissues, water and salt balance, temperature regulation and sensation. Although much is known about the histology of normal skin (both epidermal and dermal layers), there are still many unanswered questions concerning the effects of normal ageing on structure and function of skin and, more specifically, how ultraviolet radiation influences the rate of skin ageing.
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Cook, T.H., Mitchell, R., Darr, D. (1981). Changes in the mechanical properties of intact guinea pig skin resulting from ultraviolet irradiation. In: Marks, R., Payne, P.A. (eds) Bioengineering and the Skin. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7310-7_16
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