The role of the mast cell in pigmentation disorders
The mast cell is a critical mediator of the inflammatory response by secreting histamine. While histamine is currently not regarded as a melanogen, recent studies have shown histamine release to induce melanogenesis, melanocyte proliferation and migration. Herein, we discuss the current evidence of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Pigment International |
| Online Access: | http://www.pigmentinternational.com/article.asp?issn=2349-5847;year=2021;volume=8;issue=2;spage=73;epage=75;aulast=Nielsen |