An Exclusive Review of Melatonin Effects on Mammalian Melanocytes and Melanoma

    November 2022 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Muhammad Mubashshir, Nabeel Ahmad, Helén Nilsson Sköld, M. Ovais
    Studysummary This article discusses melatonin's role in mammalian coat color and its potential in melanoma treatment when used with chemotherapy, but reports no new clinical results.
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