The Epidermal Stem Cell Factor Is Over-Expressed in Lentigo Senilis: Implication for the Mechanism of Hyperpigmentation

A novel potent vasoconstrictor peptide produced by vascular endothelial cells

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Basic fibroblast growth factor from human keratinocytes is a natural mitogen for melanocytes.

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Endothelins secreted from human keratinocytes are intrinsic mitogens for human melanocytes.

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Effects of endothelins on signal transduction and proliferation in human melanocytes.

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Altered Metabolism of Mast-Cell Growth Factor (c-kit Ligand) in Cutaneous Mastocytosis

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