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Although these conditions have traditionally been regarded as distinct consequences of chronic UV exposure, accumulating evidence suggests that they share common molecular mechanisms mediated by macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) family cytokines. MIF and its homologue D-dopachrome tautomerase (also known as MIF-2) have emerged as important regulators of UV-induced skin damage. MIF family cytokines promote photocarcinogenesis by enhancing inflammatory responses and suppressing apoptosis of UV-damaged keratinocytes. They also contribute to photoaging by regulating matrix metalloproteinase expression, collagen degradation and extracellular matrix remodelling. 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