Re-appraisal of current theories for the development and loss of epidermal pigmentation in hominins and modern humans

J Hum Evol. 2013 Jun;64(6):687-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2013.02.003. Epub 2013 Mar 9.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Epidermal Cells
  • Epidermis / physiology*
  • Hominidae / genetics
  • Hominidae / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Melanocytes / physiology
  • Receptors, Melanocortin / genetics
  • Receptors, Melanocortin / physiology
  • Skin Pigmentation / genetics
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology*

Substances

  • Receptors, Melanocortin