Globular adiponectin acts as a melanogenic signal in human epidermal melanocytes.

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that gAd contributes to epidermal homeostasis via its effect on melanocyte biology, and products of adipose tissue could affect epidermal biology. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - February 27, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kim Y, Cho JY, Oh SW, Kang M, Lee SE, Jung E, Park YS, Lee J Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research