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Could a plant metabolite act as a natural sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer?

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Could a plant metabolite act as a natural sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer?
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Research in Photochemistry and Photobiology indicates that a plant metabolite that can block the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light has promising potential as a natural sunscreen when applied to human skin.

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