Lipid-Mediated Signaling and Melanocyte Function

    March 2009 in “ Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research ”
    Mauro Picardo
    Studysummary This study suggests that a purified sphingolipid fraction can activate melanocyte stem cells via p38 signalling, potentially offering a non-UV-based treatment for vitiligo, though additional validation is needed.
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