research Melanocytes in Human Embryonic and Fetal Skin: A Review and New Findings
Melanocytes appear in fetal skin early, but their development details are still unclear.
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research Keratinocyte Stem Cells but Not Melanocyte Stem Cells Are the Primary Target for Radiation-Induced Hair Graying
Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
research Revisiting the Role of Melatonin in Human Melanocyte Physiology: A Skin Context Perspective
Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
research A Rare Repigmentation Pattern in a Vitiligo Patient: A Clue to an Epidermal Stem-Cell Reservoir of Melanocytes?
Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
research Repigmentation of Leukotrichia Due to Retrograde Migration of Melanocytes After Noncultured Epidermal Suspension Transplantation
The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
research Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/Akt-Dependent and Independent Protection Against Apoptosis in Normal Human Melanocytes
Normal human melanocytes can avoid cell death through multiple pathways.
research Stress-Sensing in the Human Greying Hair Follicle: Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) Depletion in Hair Bulb Melanocytes in Canities-Prone Scalp
Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
research HGF/SF Increases Number of Skin Melanocytes but Does Not Alter Quality or Quantity of Follicular Melanogenesis
HGF/SF increases skin melanocytes but doesn't change melanin type or amount.
research Dopa Oxidase Activity in Hair, Skin, and Ocular Melanocytes Is Increased in the Presence of Stressed Fibroblasts
Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis Through Regulation of the Adenylate Cyclase in Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research In Vivo Role of Vitamin D Receptor Signaling in UVB-Induced DNA Damage and Melanocyte Homeostasis
Vitamin D receptor helps protect skin cells from UV damage and supports their growth.
research Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Regulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Human Melanocytes in a Differentiation-Stage-Specific Manner
PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
research Functionally Distinct Melanocyte Populations Revealed by Reconstitution of Hair Follicles in Mice
Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
research Paracrine Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 Inhibits Melanocyte Differentiation in Hair Follicle
A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
research Immunohistopathological Analysis of Frizzled-4-Positive Immature Melanocytes from Hair Follicles of Patients with Rhododenol-Induced Leukoderma
Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
research Dermal Papilla Cells and Melanocytes Response to Physiological Oxygen Levels Depends on Their Interactions
Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
research Synergistic Effect of Rice Bran Extract and Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Dermal Papilla/Melanocytes in Melanogenesis
Rice bran extract and low-frequency electromagnetic fields together may help treat vitiligo and white hair.
research The Early Repigmentation Pattern of Vitiligo Is Related to the Source of Melanocytes and the Choice of Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Repigmentation patterns in vitiligo depend on melanocyte source, lesion status, and therapy choice.
research Amelanocytic Anhidrotic Alopecia Areata-Like Phenotype After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
research An Exclusive Review of Melatonin Effects on Mammalian Melanocytes and Melanoma
Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
research Culture of Amelanotic Melanocytes Derived from Human Fetal Hair Follicles
Melanocytes from human fetal hair follicles were successfully cultured, showing potential for hair disease research and clinical use.
research Loss Of Dicer In Newborn Melanocytes Leads To Premature Hair Graying And Changes In Integrin Expression
Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
research Reversal of Premature Hair Graying Treated with a Topical Formulation Containing α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Agonist (Greyverse Solution 2%)
A woman's premature gray hair turned mostly black again after using Greyverse solution and hair supplements for 5 months.
research Autoantigen Screening in C3H/HeJ Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata Revealed High Antigenicity of Melanocyte-Associated Antigen Epitopes
Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
research Melanotic Pigmentation in Excisional Scar of Melanoma Patient Who Received BRAF and MEK Inhibitors
Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
research Regeneration of Mouse Skin Melanocyte Stem Cells In Vivo and In Vitro
The research found ways to activate melanocyte stem cells for potential treatment of skin depigmentation conditions.
research Melanocyte Pigmentation – Friend or Foe on the Route to Melanoma
Darker skin provides more protection against UV damage and cancer.
research Role of Dermal Factors Involved in Regulating the Melanin and Melanogenesis of Mammalian Melanocytes in Normal and Abnormal Skin
Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.
research Tribuloside Acts on the PDE/cAMP/PKA Pathway to Enhance Melanogenesis, Melanocyte Dendricity and Melanosome Transport
Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp has different types of pigment cells in hair follicles with varying abilities to produce pigment.