An epinephrine-dependent mechanism for the control of UV-induced pigmentation

J Invest Dermatol. 2009 Mar;129(3):784-7. doi: 10.1038/jid.2008.262. Epub 2008 Aug 21.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / metabolism
  • Catecholamines / metabolism
  • Cyclic AMP / metabolism
  • Epidermis / metabolism
  • Epinephrine / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Ligands
  • Melanocytes / metabolism
  • Models, Biological
  • Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2 / metabolism
  • Skin Pigmentation*
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Catecholamines
  • Ligands
  • Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2
  • Cyclic AMP
  • Epinephrine