Optimization of the Method for Culturing Melanocyte Precursors from Hair Follicles and Their Activation by 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3

    August 2013 in “ Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine ”
    Daguang Wang, Xihui Xu, Huijun Ma … Wen‐Yuan Zhu
    Studysummary In this study, the researchers optimized a method for culturing melanocyte precursors from hair follicles and found that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 significantly promotes their differentiation and melanin synthesis.
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    1. Differentiation of Murine Melanocyte Precursors Induced by 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Is Associated with the Stimulation of Endothelin B Receptor Expression Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2002

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