Plerixafor Engages β-Arrestin-Dependent CXCR4 Signaling to Promote Melanogenesis via β-Catenin-MITF Activation

    Tsong-Min Chang, Ting-Ya Yang, Huey‐Chun Huang
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    Studysummary This study found that Plerixafor, a CXCR4 antagonist, promotes melanogenesis in melanocytes by increasing MITF and tyrosinase expression and enhancing melanocyte migration, and it effectively restores pigmentation in a mouse depigmentation model without toxicity, highlighting its potential for treating pigmentary disorders.
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