Melanin pigment: A review
Leo Caroline MReader, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (CDCRI), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSerena FrancisProfessor and Head of the Department, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (CDCRI), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaA BeeulaChettinad Dental College and Research Institute (CDCRI), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaR MuthukumarPost Graduate Student, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (CDCRI), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSreeja CReader, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (CDCRI), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNachiammai
2020en
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Melanins are group of pigments found in almost all organisms. In humans and animals, it is chiefly responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. It is synthesized by specific cell called as melanocyte, which are heterogeneous in distribution. Apart from imparting color, it also executes various functions. This review explains the basics of melanin pigment, its biosynthesis, functions, and related pathological conditions in oral cavity. This article also explains the histopathological identification of melanin in tissues including the immunohistochemical markers.
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