| Literature DB >> 10210794 |
G Vancoillie1, J Lambert, J M Nayaert.
Abstract
Epidermal and follicular melanocytes are neural crest derived cells that are in close contact with surrounding keratinocytes. By producing melanin in specialized organelles, the melanosomes, and transferring it to the keratinocytes, human skin becomes pigmented. Establishment of cultures of human melanocytes and an increasing interest in photo-carcinogenesis/photoaging have led to an explosion of knowledge concerning the biology of melanocytes.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID： 10210794
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Dermatol ISSN： 1167-1122 Impact factor: 3.328