Melanogenesis and hypopigmentation: The case of vitiligo

Melanogenesis and hypopigmentation: The case of vitiligo

Melanocytes are highly specialized dendritic cells that synthesize and store melanin in subcellular organelles called melanosomes, before transfer to keratinocytes. Melanin is a complex pigment that provides colour and photoprotection to the skin, hair and eyes. The process of synthesis of melanin i...

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Main Authors: M Pilar Vinardell, Adriana Solange Maddaleno, Montserrat Mitjans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
hypopigmentation
melanin synthesis
melanocyte
treatment
vitiligo
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2022;volume=67;issue=5;spage=524;epage=530;aulast=Vinardell

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