1. [Motor proteins and pigmentation].
- Author
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Naeyaert JM, Lambert J, and Westbroek W
- Subjects
- Biological Transport, Active, Humans, Keratinocytes metabolism, Melanocytes, Skin Pigmentation genetics, Carrier Proteins physiology, Melanosomes physiology, Pigmentation Disorders genetics, Skin Pigmentation physiology
- Abstract
One essential part of the process of skin pigmentation comprises the production of melanosomes, the melanin-containing organelles, and correct transport towards their target cells, the keratinocytes. In this overview the molecular mechanisms of these processes are discussed in view of a number of pigmentation syndromes.
- Published
- 2002