| Literature DB >> 27119971 |
Valérie Petit1,2,3, Lionel Larue1,2,3.
Abstract
Melanocytes arise from the fourth embryonic layer, the neural crest. They emerge from the roof plate of the neural tube and migrate throughout the body. In mammals, these cells have the capacity to migrate in any type of environment and use various pathways and mechanisms to colonize the skin and hair, and for their maintenance throughout the life of the animal.Keywords: coat colour; development; fur; melanocyte; migration; neural crest; stem cell
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27119971 DOI: 10.1111/exd.13061
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Dermatol ISSN: 0906-6705 Impact factor: 3.960