| DSB | Double-strand break |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase |
| FCS | Fetal calf serum |
| GPCR | G protein-coupled receptor |
| MC1R | Melanocortin 1 receptor |
| αMSH | α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| MITF | Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| NDP-MSH | [Nle4, dphe7]-α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| NER | Nucleotide excision repair |
| PPARγ | Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor |
| γH2AX | Phosphorylated histone h2ax |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| SSB | Single-strand break |
| UVR | Ultraviolet solar radiation |
| WT | Wildtype |