Phototoxins are substances that become toxic or more toxic in the presence of light, especially ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They can cause skin reactions like redness, swelling, and burning sensations, and can be harmful to living organisms by generating reactive oxygen species and other free radicals.
Phototoxins are substances that become toxic or more toxic in the presence of light, especially ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They can cause skin reactions like redness, swelling, and burning sensations, and can be harmful to living organisms by generating reactive oxygen species and other free radicals.
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