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UVC Irradiation Induces the Accumulation of Pentose Phosphate Pathway Metabolites and the Depletion of Glycolytic Metabolites

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By Hiroshi Sakagami, Alexandro Mena Acra, Sana Ota
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Submitted: 01 September 2026 Posted: 02 September 2026 You are already at the latest version Background/Objectives: Ultraviolet C (UVC) disinfection devices have been widely adopted since the COVID-19 pandemic. Short UVC exposure reportedly exerts greater cytotoxicity against cancer cells than normal cells. This study examined whether this differential sensitivity is associated with rapid, cancer-cell-specific changes in intracellular metabolites.
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