melanocyter
Melanocytes, sometimes referred to as melanocyter in some languages, are pigment-producing cells located primarily in the epidermis, hair follicles, the uveal tract of the eye, and other pigmented tissues. They originate from neural crest cells that migrate during embryonic development and settle in the basal layer of the epidermis and hair follicle bulge, where they form dendritic processes that contact keratinocytes.
Melanin production occurs inside melanosomes within melanocytes. The enzyme tyrosinase catalyzes steps of melanin synthesis from
Melanocyte activity is influenced by signaling pathways such as α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) acting on the MC1R
Loss or dysfunction of melanocytes leads to depigmented patches in conditions like vitiligo and oculocutaneous albinism;