MC1R is a potent regulator of PTEN after UV exposure in melanocytes.
The individuals carrying melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) variants, especially those associated with red hair color, fair skin, and poor tanning ability (RHC trait), are more prone to melanoma; however, the underlying mechanism is poorly defined. Here, we report that UVB exposure triggers phosphatase...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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