Know the causes and risk factors of skin cancer or melanoma and its relation to Parkinson’s
The research will allow the development of new drugs and therapies against melanoma
The skin cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer around the world, which is why it is very important the discovery of Argentine researcher Diego Popler University of Tucuman (UNT) , who identified the causes of advancement melanoma.
According to the researcher, this achievement may help develop new drugs and therapies that help fight skin cancer. But it also knows better the relationship between a protein called MITF and the proliferation of this disease.
Skin Cancer and Parkinson’s
Advanced skin cancer or melanoma can be life-threatening, so it is vital to develop new drugs that help prevent its progress and associated risks, such as Parkinson’s .
In this regard, Popler’s research, which is in the initial stage, could also serve to establish if there are links between melanoma and Parkinson.
This study, conducted in the laboratory of Edward De Robertis at the University of California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, has determined that there is also a “relationship between Parkinson’s and melanoma and that patients with this type of cancer skin multiplied by four the risk of developing Parkinson’s and vice versa “.
Therefore, says the researcher from Tucuman, “the objective of this research is that” in the future can serve as a basis for targeting new therapeutic targets. ”
Causes of Skin Cancer or Melanoma
It should be noted that this type of cancer is one of the most common and aggressive around the world. It is estimated that it will affect about 20% of the world population, so prevention is of great importance. The main causes of melanoma are:
1. Exposure to the sun . This kind of light is a source of ultraviolet radiation, so its direct exposure or for long periods can damage the DNA of skin cells, underlying cause of melanoma.
2. Tanning beds . Overexposure to artificial light, such as in long-term tanning chambers, is also one of the causes of skin cancer.
According to the US National Cancer Institute, NIH , other risk factors are:
1. Have clear skin that includes the following characteristics:
Clear skin in which freckles are formed or that burns easily, does not tan or tans badly.
Eyes blue or green, or other light colors.
Red hair or blond hair.
2. Suffering from actinic keratosis .
3. Have previously been treated with radiation .
4. Have a weak immune system.
5. Have certain changes in genes that are related to skin cancer.
6. Be exposed to arsenic.