Melanin pigment: A review

Autor:	Serena Francis, C Sreeja, R Sathish Muthukumar, Leo Caroline M, A Beeula, Nachiammai
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Cell specific integumentary system Chemistry Melanocyte Oral cavity Melanin Pigment medicine.anatomical_structure Biochemistry visual_art medicine visual_art.visual_art_medium sense organs Melanin pigment
Zdroj:	International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences. 6:219-224
ISSN:	2394-7497 2394-7489
Popis:	Melanins are group of pigments found in almost all organisms. In humans and animals, it is chiefly responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. It is synthesized by specific cell called as melanocyte, which are heterogeneous in distribution. Apart from imparting color, it also executes various functions. This review explains the basics of melanin pigment, its biosynthesis, functions, and related pathological conditions in oral cavity. This article also explains the histopathological identification of melanin in tissues including the immunohistochemical markers.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
Externí odkaz:	https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::6b25a04ba364f4493593712a6276ac93 https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2020.v6.i4d.1068 Zobrazit plný text záznamu