BIOTECNOLOGIA E BIOPROSPECÇÃO APLICADOS AO CÂNCER DE PELE: PREVENÇÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVOS PRODUTOS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3812516018

• Palavras-chave: exposição solar, radiação ultravioleta, fatores de risco, biotecnologia e bioprospecção, fotoproteção, novos produtos

• Keywords: sun exposure, ultraviolet radiation, risk factors, biotechnology and bioprospection, photoprotection, new products

• Abstract: Cancer is a complex disease, encompassing a large set of malignant neoplasms that can develop from any cell in the body. The skin, being the largest organ in the human body, is susceptible to external disturbances and genetic alterations in its cells, which can lead to the development of skin cancer. This chapter emphasizes the importance of exploring and understanding the risk factors associated with this disease, which include environmental, genetic, behavioral and age factors. After discussing these factors, we will address the role of biotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, understanding important aspects of molecular targets, techniques used for diagnosis and discussing innovations that can optimize therapeutic efficacy. This chapter will also highlight the importance of biotechnology and bioprospecting in the search for new natural resources that can be used for more efficient and safe skin protection, contributing to the discussion of more efficient and innovative alternatives. In addition to learning about prevention habits, the chapter will provide an integrated view of the important role and general characteristics of photoprotectors and new advances that can contribute to reducing the incidence of skin cancer and promoting a better quality of life.