Photolyase Production and Current Applications: A Review

Diana Ramírez-Gamboa, Ana Laura Díaz-Zamorano, Edgar Ricardo Meléndez-Sánchez, Humberto Reyes-Pardo, Karen Rocio Villaseñor-Zepeda, Miguel E. López-Arellanes, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández, Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Ana Gámez-Méndez, Samson Afewerki, Hafiz M.N. Iqbal, Roberto Parra-Saldivar*, Manuel Martínez-Ruiz

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Abstract

The photolyase family consists of flavoproteins with enzyme activity able to repair ultraviolet light radiation damage by photoreactivation. DNA damage by the formation of a cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer (CPD) and a pyrimidine-pyrimidone (6-4) photoproduct can lead to multiple affections such as cellular apoptosis and mutagenesis that can evolve into skin cancer. The development of integrated applications to prevent the negative effects of prolonged sunlight exposure, usually during outdoor activities, is imperative. This study presents the functions, characteristics, and types of photolyases, their therapeutic and cosmetic applications, and additionally explores some photolyase-producing microorganisms and drug delivery systems.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5998
JournalMolecules
Volume27
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was also partially supported by Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) under Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (SNI) program awarded to Manuel Martínez Ruiz (CVU: 418151), Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández (CVU: 375202), Roberto Parra-Saldívar (CVU: 35753) and Hafiz M.N. Iqbal (CVU: 735340). Figures were created with BioRender.com.

Funding Information:
This research was supported by NET ZERO RESEARCH FUND (2021 call) from The Bank of Nova Scotia. The funding number is not applicable.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 by the authors.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Drug Discovery
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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