Melanogenesis and hypopigmentation: The case of vitiligo

• Main Authors: M Pilar Vinardell (Author), Adriana Solange Maddaleno (Author), Montserrat Mitjans (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: 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...