Melanocyte
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- Although the size may vary, the typical size of a melanocyte is 7 micrometers in length.
- The MELANOCYTE is the pigment producing cell of the skin that, due to sun or genetic factors, or both, can divide out of control and develop into a melanoma.
- The function of the melanocyte is to produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
- Finally, the colchicine-treated melanocyte is viewed as a good, live physical model that can be used to elucidate some fundamental biological properties.
- Melanocyte – A melanocyte is a cell that produces melanin, and is located in the basal layer of the epidermis.
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