What was observed in the ultraviolet response study in healthy humans?
Short-term UV erythema dose-response weakened, supporting an in vivo photoprotective mechanism.[1] ↗
Exploratory study in healthy humans; 16mg implant
Some minimal erythema changes not significant; does not represent clinical promise for tanning or skin cancer prevention.
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Acute impact of afamelanotide on UVR erythemal and melanogenic responses in healthy humans in vivo: an exploratory study.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences: Official Journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · Volume and Issue Year 2026
First published 2026-09-01 · PMID 42678656
DOI 10.1007/s43630-026-00986-x







