Melanocyte dysfunction in zebrafish also leads to the same diseases and cancers found in people. Unlike melanocytes in mouse or human skin, zebrafish melanocytes are externally visible in their dark ...

Notably, the treatment led to the downregulation of MMP-9, an inflammatory biomarker, and upregulation of various melanocyte-related transcription factors, suggesting potential effectiveness in ...

A retrospective analysis out of Denmark could not find a causal relationship to explain trends in melanoma incidence and ...

When this happens, the hair cannot mature and thus cannot maintain its color. The study focused heavily on melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), which could be vital to finding a cure for graying hair.

Research Interests: Somatic Stem Cells and Aging, Genetic Mechanisms of Stem Cell Maintenance, Therapeutic Approaches to Tissue Rejuvenation, Mouse Models of Hair Graying, Melanocyte Stem Cells and ...

Pomegranates, grapes, and lychees are laden with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that contribute to slowing the aging ...

A BLACK dog has turned completely white due to a rare condition, leaving its owner stunned by the shocking transformation.

and Director, Hair Disorders Clinic, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. Melanocytotic hyperpigmentation (normal melanocyte number but increased melanin production).

Lentigo in cats is a common dermatological condition characterized by the presence of small, flat, brownish spots on the skin ...

The company’s pipeline products include CUV9900, an alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone analogue; Parvysmelanotide (VLRX001), which provoke prolonged cellular activity; and PRÉNUMBRA ...