Evidence that stress to the epidermal barrier influenced the development of pigmentation in humans

Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2009 Aug;22(4):420-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2009.00588.x. Epub 2009 Jun 5.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Biological Evolution*
  • Epidermis / physiology*
  • Epidermis / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / cytology
  • Keratinocytes / physiology
  • Melanins / physiology
  • Melanocytes / cytology
  • Melanocytes / physiology*
  • Models, Biological
  • Selection, Genetic
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Sexual Behavior / physiology
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology*
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Vitamin D / physiology

Substances

  • Melanins
  • Vitamin D