Defining MC1R Regulation in Human Melanocytes by Its Agonist α-Melanocortin and Antagonists Agouti Signaling Protein and β-Defensin 3
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 05/31/2012
Swop VB et al. – Therefore, in addition to the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) genotype, regulation of MC1R expression and activity is expected to affect human pigmentation and the responses to UV.



