Systemic alteration induced in mice by ultraviolet light irradiation and its relationship to ultraviolet carcinogenisis

(immune surveillance/tumor immunology/immunosuppression)

Michael S. Fisher and Margaret L. Kripke

Basic Research Program, National Cancer Institute Frederick Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box B, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Communicated by Alexander Hollaender, January 13, 1977

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