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The Melanocyte and the Epidermal Melanin Unit: An Expanded Concept

2007; Elsevier BV; Volume: 25; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.det.2007.04.001

1558-0520

James J. Nordlund,

Cell Adhesion Molecules Research

There are many mechanisms by which melanocytes, keratinocytes, and Langerhans cells interact within the epidermis. Inflammatory mediators affect melanocyte function and melanogenic agents such as alpha-MSH alter the functions of keratinocytes and Langerhans cells. The epidermal melanin unit is better labeled the KLM unit.