Search

for
Search:

GlossaryMelanocortin 1 Receptor

regulates melanin production, affecting hair and skin color

The Melanocortin 1 Receptor (MC1R) is a protein found on the surface of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Variations in the MC1R gene can influence hair color, skin tone, and susceptibility to UV radiation, and are also associated with red hair and fair skin.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 291 results

research Piecing together the pigment-type switching puzzle

10 citations , November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research”

The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.

research EdnrB Governs Regenerative Response of Melanocyte Stem Cells by Crosstalk with Wnt Signaling

59 citations , May 2016 in “Cell Reports”

EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.

research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)

1 citations , January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.

Efficacy of an agonist of<i>α</i>-MSH, the palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20, in hair pigmentation

research Efficacy of an agonist ofα-MSH, the palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20, in hair pigmentation

12 citations , October 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.

research A neuroendocrinological perspective on human hair follicle pigmentation

56 citations , January 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research”

Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.

View more "melanocortin 1 receptor" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results