The study is to compare the expression of both keratin 16 and 17 before and after application of sulforaphane on both photoprotected and photoexposed area, and to determine whether these findings alter skin aging as well as skin response to ultraviolet (UV) and visible light exposure.
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keratin 16 presence as determined by immunofluorescence assay
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
keratin 17 presence as determined by immunofluorescence assay
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
keratin 16 fold change as determined by Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
keratin 17 fold change as determined by RT-PCR
Timeframe: Up to 6 months