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- Christian Praetorius
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomedical Center Faculty of Medicine University of Iceland Reykjavik Iceland
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- Richard A. Sturm
- Melanogenix Group Institute for Molecular Bioscience The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld Australia
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- Eirikur Steingrimsson
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomedical Center Faculty of Medicine University of Iceland Reykjavik Iceland
説明
<jats:title>Summary</jats:title><jats:p>Freckles, the lay term for ephelides and lentigines, are important pigmentation characteristics observed in humans. Both are affected by sunlight; ephelides are largely genetically determined but induced by sunlight, whereas lentigines are induced by sun exposure and photodamage of the skin. However, despite being commonly observed, we know very little about them. Here, we review the current status of knowledge about freckles and propose a model for their formation.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research
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Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research 27 (3), 339-350, 2014-03-03
Wiley
