Udp-glucuronosyltransferase (ugt) 1a1 Expression in Skin and Role of Uvb in Induction of Ugt1a1 in the Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
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This study is to determine the expression pattern of human UGT1A family enzymes in human skin. This study revealed a protective role of UGT1A1 expressed in the skin against neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Sunlight, a natural and free source of light, makes it possible to treat neonatal jaundice without phototherapy units while allowing mothers to breast-feed neonates.
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