January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the role of melanocyte stem cells in skin pigmentation and potential regenerative therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the vitamin D receptor plays a crucial role in promoting differentiation and protecting against UVB-induced DNA damage in murine melanocytes, suggesting potential implications for melanoma progression.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This research reports that Muse cells from human skin can be differentiated into melanocytes, fibroblasts, and keratinocytes, enabling the creation of 3D reconstituted skin, potentially advancing skin reconstruction therapies.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews potential pathomechanisms of vitiligo, emphasizing membrane alterations involving cholesterol and cardiolipin, but reports no new clinical findings.