Melanogenesis

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf biological pathway
gptkbp:affects genetic factors
environmental factors
hormonal factors
gptkbp:dysfunction_causes gptkb:melasma
albinism
vitiligo
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanogenesis
gptkbp:importantFor protection against UV radiation
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:alpha-MSH
gptkb:ACTH
gptkb:endothelin-1
gptkb:stem_cell_factor
nitric oxide
inflammatory cytokines
gptkbp:involves dopaquinone formation
eumelanin synthesis
oxidation of tyrosine
pheomelanin synthesis
production of melanin
gptkbp:occurredIn gptkb:melanocytes
epidermis
hair follicles
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:MC1R
gptkb:MITF
gptkb:tyrosinase
UV radiation
gptkbp:result hair pigmentation
skin pigmentation
eye pigmentation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:KITLG
gptkb:KITLG_gene
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8