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GlossaryMelan-A (MART-1)

protein found in melanocytes, aiding in melanoma diagnosis

Melan-A, also known as MART-1 (Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T-cells 1), is a protein found in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin in the skin. It is commonly used as a marker in the diagnosis and study of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, because it is expressed in most melanoma cells.

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Expression Patterns of MITF During Human Cutaneous Embryogenesis: Evidence for Bulge Epithelial Expression and Persistence of Dermal Melanoblasts

research Expression Patterns of MITF During Human Cutaneous Embryogenesis: Evidence for Bulge Epithelial Expression and Persistence of Dermal Melanoblasts

43 citations, February 2008 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

Melanocyte precursors in human fetal skin follow a specific migration pattern and some remain in the skin's deeper layers.

research Molecular Mapping of Lymph Node Metastases by Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction in Two Melanoma Patients

March 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology”

The conclusion is that a certain test might help find cancer spread in lymph nodes for melanoma patients, but more research is needed due to false positives.

research Blood MUC-18/MCAM Expression in Patients with Melanoma: A Suitable Marker of Poor Outcome

10 citations, July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.

Posters Presented at the 19th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 2–3, 2016, Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA

research Posters Presented at the 19th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 2–3, 2016, Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA

July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Minimal Systemic Exposure of a New Topical Triazole Antifungal, Efinaconazole 10% Solution, in Patients with Severe Onychomycosis Following 28-Day Treatment

research Minimal Systemic Exposure of a New Topical Triazole Antifungal, Efinaconazole 10% Solution, in Patients with Severe Onychomycosis Following 28-Day Treatment

February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.

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