NF-κB: an important transcription factor in photobiology

• Published in: Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Legrand-Poels, Sylvie, Schoonbroodt, Sonia, Matroule, Jean-Yves, Piette, Jacques
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Elsevier B.V 21.08.1998
• Subjects: Animals; Environment; Humans; Light; Mammals; NF-kappa B - metabolism; NF-kappa B - radiation effects; NF-κB; Oxidative Stress; Photobiology; Transcription factors; Ultraviolet Rays; Photobiology; NF-κB; Transcription factors

Increased gene expression as a consequence of environmental stress is typically observed in mammalian cells. In the past few years the cis-and trans-acting genetic elements responsible for gene induction by radiation (from UV-C to visible light) started to be well characterized. The molecular mechan...