UVB-Induced Melanogenesis May Be Mediated Through the MSH-Receptor System
Bolognia J, Murray M, Pawelek J. UVB-Induced Melanogenesis May Be Mediated Through the MSH-Receptor System. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 1989, 92: 651-656. PMID: 2497190, DOI: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12696836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMSH receptor activityUltraviolet B radiationReceptor activityMSH binding capacityMSH receptor systemMelanin-producing melanocytesUVB-induced melanogenesisHigh-affinity receptorGuinea pig skinEffects of UVBCloudman S91 mouse melanoma cellsS91 mouse melanoma cellsFamily of peptidesCutaneous melanocytesGuinea pigsMouse melanoma cellsAffinity receptorMelanoma cellsCellular responsivenessB radiationPig skinUVB lightCutaneous melanogenesisMelanocytesMSH