Genetic deciphering of the antagonistic activities of the melanin-concentrating hormone and melanocortin pathways in skin pigmentation.

The genetic origin of human skin pigmentation remains an open question in biology. Several skin disorders and diseases originate from mutations in conserved pigmentation genes, including albinism, vitiligo, and melanoma. Teleosts possess the capacity to modify their pigmentation to adapt to their en...

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Main Authors: Romain Madelaine, Keri J Ngo, Gemini Skariah, Philippe Mourrain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-12-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1009244