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Melanin pigment: A review
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2020 · Vol. 6(4) · pp. 219–224
Leo Caroline M✉(Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute)Serena Francis(Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute)A Beeula(Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute)R Muthukumar(Chettinad Health City)Sreeja C(Chettinad Health City)Nachiammai
Abstract
Melanins are group of pigments found in almost all organisms. In humans and animals, it is chiefly responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. It is synthesized by specific cell called as melanocyte, which are heterogeneous in distribution. Apart from imparting color, it also executes various functions. This review explains the basics of melanin pigment, its biosynthesis, functions, and related pathological conditions in oral cavity. This article also explains the histopathological identification of melanin in tissues including the immunohistochemical markers.
melanin and skin pigmentationMelaninPigmentMelanocyteImmunohistochemistryBiologyPathologicalPathologyCell biologyChemistryMedicine
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Signaling Pathways in Melanogenesis
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2016 · 1,016 citations
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