Expression of Melanocortin Receptors on Cutaneous Fibroblastic Cells – Collagen and Beyond

    January 2005 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Markus Böhm, Mareike Eickelmann, Sonja Ständer … Thomas A. Luger
    Studysummary This study found that α-MSH may suppress IFN-γ-driven upregulation of ICAM-1 in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting potential roles for melanocortins in inflammatory skin disorders beyond collagen synthesis effects.
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