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Review
. 2007 Jul;25(3):271-81, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2007.04.001.

The melanocyte and the epidermal melanin unit: an expanded concept

James J Nordlund  1
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Review

The melanocyte and the epidermal melanin unit: an expanded concept

James J Nordlund. Dermatol Clin. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

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.

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