Melanin Transfer in the Epidermis: The Pursuit of Skin Pigmentation Control Mechanisms

The mechanisms by which the pigment melanin is transferred from melanocytes and processed within keratinocytes to achieve skin pigmentation remain ill-characterized. Nevertheless, several models have emerged in the past decades to explain the transfer process. Here, we review the proposed models for...

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Main Authors: Hugo Moreiras, Miguel C. Seabra, Duarte C. Barral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4466