Melanogenesis and hypopigmentation: The case of vitiligo

• Autori principali: M Pilar Vinardell (Autore), Adriana Solange Maddaleno (Autore), Montserrat Mitjans (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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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...