Opsin 5 is a key regulator of ultraviolet radiation induced melanogenesis in human epidermal melanocytes.

CONCLUSION: Our results provide insight into the molecular mechanisms of UVR in melanocytes and may reveal molecular targets for preventing pigmentation or pigment diseases.
PMID: 33400324 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - January 5, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lan Y, Zeng W, Dong X, Lu H Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research