Published in FASEB J on April 08, 2003
The protective role of melanin against UV damage in human skin. Photochem Photobiol (2008) 2.45
The genetics of sun sensitivity in humans. Am J Hum Genet (2004) 1.84
Mesenchymal-epithelial interactions in the skin: increased expression of dickkopf1 by palmoplantar fibroblasts inhibits melanocyte growth and differentiation. J Cell Biol (2004) 1.56
Acculturation and sun-safe behaviors among US Latinos: findings from the 2005 Health Information National Trends Survey. Am J Public Health (2009) 1.39
Regulation of human skin pigmentation in situ by repetitive UV exposure: molecular characterization of responses to UVA and/or UVB. J Invest Dermatol (2010) 1.27
Sorting of Pmel17 to melanosomes through the plasma membrane by AP1 and AP2: evidence for the polarized nature of melanocytes. J Cell Sci (2006) 1.20
UVA tanning is involved in the increased incidence of skin cancers in fair-skinned young women. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.19
Human skin pigmentation, migration and disease susceptibility. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci (2012) 1.01
The fibroblast-derived paracrine factor neuregulin-1 has a novel role in regulating the constitutive color and melanocyte function in human skin. J Cell Sci (2010) 1.00
Ultraviolet A within sunlight induces mutations in the epidermal basal layer of engineered human skin. Am J Pathol (2009) 0.98
Evidence for the ectopic synthesis of melanin in human adipose tissue. FASEB J (2008) 0.98
Pigmentation effects of solar-simulated radiation as compared with UVA and UVB radiation. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2008) 0.97
Runx2, p53, and pRB status as diagnostic parameters for deregulation of osteoblast growth and differentiation in a new pre-chemotherapeutic osteosarcoma cell line (OS1). J Cell Physiol (2009) 0.97
The deceptive nature of UVA tanning versus the modest protective effects of UVB tanning on human skin. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2010) 0.97
Skin cancers, blindness, and anterior tongue mass in African brothers. J Am Acad Dermatol (2008) 0.95
Forskolin protects keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and increases DNA repair independent of its effects on melanogenesis. J Invest Dermatol (2008) 0.91
Genome-wide transcriptome analysis of human epidermal melanocytes. Genomics (2014) 0.90
Modifying skin pigmentation - approaches through intrinsic biochemistry and exogenous agents. Drug Discov Today Dis Mech (2008) 0.88
Long-lasting molecular changes in human skin after repetitive in situ UV irradiation. J Invest Dermatol (2008) 0.87
Cutaneous Melanoma in Asians. Chonnam Med J (2016) 0.86
Long-lasting pigmentation of human skin, a new look at an overlooked response to UV. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 0.86
Epidermal permeability barrier recovery is delayed in vitiligo-involved sites. Skin Pharmacol Physiol (2010) 0.85
In vivo spatial frequency domain spectroscopy of two layer media. J Biomed Opt (2012) 0.83
Sema4D, the ligand for Plexin B1, suppresses c-Met activation and migration and promotes melanocyte survival and growth. J Invest Dermatol (2011) 0.82
Hybrid diffusion and two-flux approximation for multilayered tissue light propagation modeling. Appl Opt (2011) 0.82
The effects of topically applied glycolic acid and salicylic acid on ultraviolet radiation-induced erythema, DNA damage and sunburn cell formation in human skin. J Dermatol Sci (2009) 0.81
Melanin photosensitization and the effect of visible light on epithelial cells. PLoS One (2014) 0.81
Short- and long-term effects of UV radiation on the pigmentation of human skin. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc (2009) 0.81
Monte Carlo investigation on quantifying the retinal pigment epithelium melanin concentration by photoacoustic ophthalmoscopy. J Biomed Opt (2015) 0.81
A systems-biological study on the identification of safe and effective molecular targets for the reduction of ultraviolet B-induced skin pigmentation. Sci Rep (2015) 0.80
Correlates of sunscreen use among high school students: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health (2011) 0.80
Significance of the Melanocortin 1 and Endothelin B Receptors in Melanocyte Homeostasis and Prevention of Sun-Induced Genotoxicity. Front Genet (2016) 0.79
IFN-γ signaling maintains skin pigmentation homeostasis through regulation of melanosome maturation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2014) 0.79
Standardization of in vitro macrophotography for assessment of cutaneous responses. Photochem Photobiol (2009) 0.79
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mobile Medical App for Kidney Transplant Recipients: Effect on Use of Sun Protection. Transplant Direct (2016) 0.78
The mathematics of tanning. BMC Syst Biol (2009) 0.77
Evaluating the Photoprotective Effects of Ochre on Human Skin by In Vivo SPF Assessment: Implications for Human Evolution, Adaptation and Dispersal. PLoS One (2015) 0.77
The response of human skin commensal bacteria as a reflection of UV radiation: UV-B decreases porphyrin production. PLoS One (2012) 0.77
Visible light and near-infrared-responsive chromophores for drug delivery-on-demand applications. Drug Deliv Transl Res (2015) 0.76
A quantitative assessment of the burden and distribution of Lisch nodules in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (2009) 0.76
Mimicking Melanosomes: Polydopamine Nanoparticles as Artificial Microparasols. ACS Cent Sci (2017) 0.76
Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Cytogenetic Damage in White, Hispanic and Black Skin Melanocytes: A Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma. Cancers (Basel) (2015) 0.75
Molecular and histological characterization of age spots. Exp Dermatol (2017) 0.75
UV responses in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and Asians residing in Hawai'i and in Maryland. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed (2013) 0.75
MC1R diversity in Northern Island Melanesia has not been constrained by strong purifying selection and cannot explain pigmentation phenotype variation in the region. BMC Genet (2015) 0.75
The impact of skin colour on human photobiological responses. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2016) 0.75
Non-invasive diffuse reflectance measurements of cutaneous melanin content can predict human sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Exp Dermatol (2013) 0.75
Effects of cosmetic formulations containing hydroxyacids on sun-exposed skin: current applications and future developments. Dermatol Res Pract (2012) 0.75
Evidence for a new paradigm for ultraviolet exposure: a universal schedule that is skin phototype independent. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed (2012) 0.75
Worldwide cutaneous malignant melanoma incidences analyzed by sex, age, and skin type over time (1955-2007): Is HPV infection of androgenic hair follicular melanocytes a risk factor for developing melanoma exclusively in people of European-ancestry? Dermatoendocrinol (2016) 0.75
Anti-melanogenic activity of Viola odorata different extracts on B16F10 murine melanoma cells. Iran J Basic Med Sci (2017) 0.75
Traditional herbal prescription LASAP-C inhibits melanin synthesis in B16F10 melanoma cells and zebrafish. BMC Complement Altern Med (2016) 0.75
Color bar tool for skin type self-identification: A cross-sectional study. J Am Acad Dermatol (2015) 0.75
Cutaneous malignant melanoma incidences analyzed worldwide by sex, age, and skin type over personal Ultraviolet-B dose shows no role for sunburn but implies one for Vitamin D3. Dermatoendocrinol (2016) 0.75
Human skin pigmentation: melanocytes modulate skin color in response to stress. FASEB J (2007) 2.62
Inactivation of Drosophila DJ-1 leads to impairments of oxidative stress response and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2005) 2.58
The protective role of melanin against UV damage in human skin. Photochem Photobiol (2008) 2.45
Topical drug rescue strategy and skin protection based on the role of Mc1r in UV-induced tanning. Nature (2006) 2.09
The regulation of skin pigmentation. J Biol Chem (2007) 2.02
Physiological factors that regulate skin pigmentation. Biofactors (2009) 1.93
Advanced chemical methods in melanin determination. Pigment Cell Res (2002) 1.78
Current challenges in understanding melanogenesis: bridging chemistry, biological control, morphology, and function. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.78
The effects of dickkopf 1 on gene expression and Wnt signaling by melanocytes: mechanisms underlying its suppression of melanocyte function and proliferation. J Invest Dermatol (2006) 1.72
Protection against UVR involves MC1R-mediated non-pigmentary and pigmentary mechanisms in vivo. J Invest Dermatol (2010) 1.65
Proteomic and bioinformatic characterization of the biogenesis and function of melanosomes. J Proteome Res (2006) 1.63
Chemical analysis of late stages of pheomelanogenesis: conversion of dihydrobenzothiazine to a benzothiazole structure. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.62
Mechanisms of skin tanning in different racial/ethnic groups in response to ultraviolet radiation. J Invest Dermatol (2005) 1.60
alpha-Melanocortin and endothelin-1 activate antiapoptotic pathways and reduce DNA damage in human melanocytes. Cancer Res (2005) 1.58
Mesenchymal-epithelial interactions in the skin: increased expression of dickkopf1 by palmoplantar fibroblasts inhibits melanocyte growth and differentiation. J Cell Biol (2004) 1.56
Human skin responses to UV radiation: pigment in the upper epidermis protects against DNA damage in the lower epidermis and facilitates apoptosis. FASEB J (2006) 1.55
Comparison of structural and chemical properties of black and red human hair melanosomes. Photochem Photobiol (2005) 1.54
Chemistry of mixed melanogenesis--pivotal roles of dopaquinone. Photochem Photobiol (2008) 1.47
The repeat domain of the melanosomal matrix protein PMEL17/GP100 is required for the formation of organellar fibers. J Biol Chem (2006) 1.46
Serum levels of pigmentation markers are elevated in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Blood Purif (2007) 1.46
Reduction of the UV burden to indoor tanners through new exposure schedules: a pilot study. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed (2006) 1.46
Tyrosinase processing and intracellular trafficking is disrupted in mouse primary melanocytes carrying the underwhite (uw) mutation. A model for oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) type 4. J Cell Sci (2003) 1.45
Diacylglycerol kinase regulates tyrosinase expression and function in human melanocytes. J Invest Dermatol (2012) 1.43
Predicting phenotype from genotype: normal pigmentation. J Forensic Sci (2010) 1.43
Scientific and regulatory issues related to indoor tanning. J Am Acad Dermatol (2004) 1.42
Regulation of human skin pigmentation and responses to ultraviolet radiation. Pigment Cell Res (2007) 1.41
Involvement of ABC transporters in melanogenesis and the development of multidrug resistance of melanoma. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.38
Approaches to identify inhibitors of melanin biosynthesis via the quality control of tyrosinase. J Invest Dermatol (2007) 1.37
MART-1 is required for the function of the melanosomal matrix protein PMEL17/GP100 and the maturation of melanosomes. J Biol Chem (2005) 1.36
Ion-exchange and adsorption of Fe(III) by Sepia melanin. Pigment Cell Res (2004) 1.32
SOX9 is a key player in ultraviolet B-induced melanocyte differentiation and pigmentation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2007) 1.32
Regulation of neutrophil and eosinophil secondary granule gene expression by transcription factors C/EBP epsilon and PU.1. Blood (2002) 1.32
Proteomic analysis of early melanosomes: identification of novel melanosomal proteins. J Proteome Res (2003) 1.31
Usefulness of alkaline hydrogen peroxide oxidation to analyze eumelanin and pheomelanin in various tissue samples: application to chemical analysis of human hair melanins. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2011) 1.31
Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of the clitoris. Dermatol Surg (2003) 1.31
Melanin acts as a potent UVB photosensitizer to cause an atypical mode of cell death in murine skin. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2004) 1.31
Dickkopf 1 (DKK1) regulates skin pigmentation and thickness by affecting Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in keratinocytes. FASEB J (2007) 1.29
Slc7a11 gene controls production of pheomelanin pigment and proliferation of cultured cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2005) 1.28
Upregulation of SOX9 inhibits the growth of human and mouse melanomas and restores their sensitivity to retinoic acid. J Clin Invest (2009) 1.28
Regulation of tyrosinase processing and trafficking by organellar pH and by proteasome activity. J Biol Chem (2003) 1.27
Regulation of human skin pigmentation in situ by repetitive UV exposure: molecular characterization of responses to UVA and/or UVB. J Invest Dermatol (2010) 1.27
Quantitative analysis of eumelanin and pheomelanin in humans, mice, and other animals: a comparative review. Pigment Cell Res (2003) 1.26
The structure of neuromelanin as studied by chemical degradative methods. J Neurochem (2003) 1.24
Melanins and melanogenesis: methods, standards, protocols. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2013) 1.23
Melanocortin 1 receptor genotype: an important determinant of the damage response of melanocytes to ultraviolet radiation. FASEB J (2010) 1.23
Interaction of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome genes in the regulation of lysosome-related organelles. Traffic (2006) 1.23
The etiology of oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) type II: the pink protein modulates the processing and transport of tyrosinase. Pigment Cell Res (2002) 1.23
Identification of glypican-3 as a novel tumor marker for melanoma. Clin Cancer Res (2004) 1.22
Non-invasive measurements of skin pigmentation in situ. Pigment Cell Res (2004) 1.22
Strength and cost of an induced immune response are associated with a heritable melanin-based colour trait in female tawny owls. J Anim Ecol (2009) 1.21
Melanin content and MC1R function independently affect UVR-induced DNA damage in cultured human melanocytes. Pigment Cell Res (2006) 1.20
Sorting of Pmel17 to melanosomes through the plasma membrane by AP1 and AP2: evidence for the polarized nature of melanocytes. J Cell Sci (2006) 1.20
Human melanocortin 1 receptor variants, receptor function and melanocyte response to UV radiation. J Cell Sci (2002) 1.19
UVA tanning is involved in the increased incidence of skin cancers in fair-skinned young women. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.19
Melanosomal sequestration of cytotoxic drugs contributes to the intractability of malignant melanomas. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2006) 1.18
MC1R and the response of melanocytes to ultraviolet radiation. Mutat Res (2005) 1.18
Palladium-catalyzed C-H homocoupling of bromothiophene derivatives and synthetic application to well-defined oligothiophenes. J Am Chem Soc (2006) 1.18
Comparisons of the structural and chemical properties of melanosomes isolated from retinal pigment epithelium, iris and choroid of newborn and mature bovine eyes. Photochem Photobiol (2005) 1.18
Adaptive melanin response of the soil fungus Aspergillus niger to UV radiation stress at "Evolution Canyon", Mount Carmel, Israel. PLoS One (2008) 1.17
Stimulation of melanoblast pigmentation by 8-methoxypsoralen:the involvement of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, the protein kinase a signal pathway, and proteasome-mediated degradation. J Invest Dermatol (2002) 1.17
Independent regulation of hair and skin color by two G protein-coupled pathways. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res (2009) 1.16