Melanocyte

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Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin. They can be found in various parts of the body such as the base layer of the skin epidermis, uvea[1], inner ear, meninges and heart.

They are stimulated by melanocyte-stimulating hormone[2].

References

  1. ↑ ^ "Melanocyte". Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  2. ↑ Berg JM, Tymoczko JL, Stryer L. Biochemistry 7th ed. New York: W.H Freeman and Company.2012


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