Rab11b mediates melanin transfer between donor melanocytes and acceptor keratinocytes via coupled exo/endocytosis
(2013)
Journal Article
Hume, A. N., Tarafder, A. K., Bolasco, G., Correia, M. S., Pereira, F. J., Iannone, L., …Seabra, M. C. (2014). Rab11b mediates melanin transfer between donor melanocytes and acceptor keratinocytes via coupled exo/endocytosis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 134(4), 1056-1066. https://doi.org/10.1038/jid.2013.432
The transfer of melanin from melanocytes to keratinocytes is a crucial process underlying maintenance of skin pigmentation and photoprotection against UV damage. Here, we present evidence supporting coupled exocytosis of the melanin core, or melanoco... Read More about Rab11b mediates melanin transfer between donor melanocytes and acceptor keratinocytes via coupled exo/endocytosis.