Research Article

Dihydrocaffeic Acid Prevents UVB-Induced Oxidative Stress Leading to the Inhibition of Apoptosis and MMP-1 Expression via p38 Signaling Pathway

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Capacity of DHCA to decrease antioxidant defense depletion induced by UVB. L929 cells were treated with 35 μM DHCA for 1 h, irradiated with UVB (600 mJ/cm2), and after 24 h, CAT (a) and SOD (b) activities and GSH levels (c) were evaluated by H2O2 consumption at 240 nm, pyrogallol oxidation and ο-phthalaldehyde assays, respectively. Each column represents the mean ± SD (). and : significantly different from nonirradiated and nontreated cells (NC); and : significantly different from irradiated and nontreated cells (UVB).
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