Melanin’s Journey from Melanocytes to Keratinocytes: Uncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Melanin Transfer and Processing

Melanin’s Journey from Melanocytes to Keratinocytes: Uncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Melanin Transfer and Processing

Skin pigmentation ensures efficient photoprotection and relies on the pigment melanin, which is produced by epidermal melanocytes and transferred to surrounding keratinocytes. While the molecular mechanisms of melanin synthesis and transport in melanocytes are now well characterized, much less is kn...

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Main Authors: Liliana Bento-Lopes, Luís C. Cabaço, João Charneca, Matilde V. Neto, Miguel C. Seabra, Duarte C. Barral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
melanin
melanocyte
keratinocyte
melanosome
melanocore
melanokerasome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/14/11289

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