A Novel Method for Visualizing Melanosome and Melanin Distribution in Human Skin Tissues

A Novel Method for Visualizing Melanosome and Melanin Distribution in Human Skin Tissues

Melanin incorporated into keratinocytes plays an important role in photoprotection; however, abnormal melanin accumulation causes hyperpigmentary disorders. To understand the mechanism behind the accumulation of excess melanin in the skin, it is essential to clarify the spatial distribution of melan...

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Main Authors: Chikako Yoshikawa-Murakami, Yuki Mizutani, Akemi Ryu, Eiji Naru, Takashi Teramura, Yuta Homma, Mitsunori Fukuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
human skin
keratinocyte
melanin distribution
melanocyte
melanosome
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/22/8514

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