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  2. Melanocyte - Wikipedia

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    These stem cells develop into both keratinocyte precursors and melanoblasts - and these melanoblasts supply both hair and skin (moving into the basal layer of the epidermis). There is additionally evidence that melanocyte stem cells are present in cutaneous nerves, with nerve signals causing these cells to differentiate into melanocytes for the ...

  3. Melanin - Wikipedia

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    Melanin (/ ˈ m ɛ l ə n ɪ n / ⓘ; from Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas) 'black, dark') is a family of biomolecules organized as oligomers or polymers, which among other functions provide the pigments of many organisms. [1] Melanin pigments are produced in a specialized group of cells known as melanocytes.

  4. Tissue culture - Wikipedia

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    The most advanced tissue culture science is now focused on stem cells, stem cells can be used for tissue replacement or either organs. stem cell is a primitive type of cell which has the ability to differentiate to all the 220 cell types found in human body.

  5. Human skin color - Wikipedia

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    Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes in a process called melanogenesis. Melanin is made within small membrane–bound packages called melanosomes. As they become full of melanin, they move into the slender arms of melanocytes, from where they are transferred to the keratinocytes. Under normal conditions, melanosomes cover the upper ...

  6. Cell culture - Wikipedia

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    Cell culture is a fundamental component of tissue culture and tissue engineering, as it establishes the basics of growing and maintaining cells in vitro. The major application of human cell culture is in stem cell industry, where mesenchymal stem cells can be cultured and cryopreserved for future use.

  7. 13 expert-approved products for treating hyperpigmentation in ...

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    Niacinamide: Niacinamide or vitamin B3, blocks the transfer of melanin to skin cells, according to Henry. This ingredient is generally considered safe for sensitive skin, and Mitchell says it is ...

  8. Human skin - Wikipedia

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    Tissue mass is defined at 3.3 kg (ICRP-89, ICRP110) and addresses the skin's epidermis, dermis, hair follicles, and glands. The cell data is extracted from 'The Human Cell Count and Cell Size Distribution', [17] [18] Tissue-Table tab in the Supporting Information SO1 Dataset (xlsx). The 1200 record Dataset is supported by extensive references ...

  9. Melé is a science-based skincare brand that wants to ... - AOL

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    Melé is a science-based skincare brand that wants to celebrate and nourish melanin-rich skin. It uses scientists and dermatologists of color, with an expertise in melanin, to help create its ...