METHODS OF INDUCING MELANOGENESIS IN A SUBJECT

Described herein are methods and compositions for inducing melanogenesis in a human subject. The method comprises administering to a subject an alpha-MSH analogue, in an effective amount and time to induce melanogenesis by the melanocytes in epidermal tissue of subject without inducing homologous de...

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Hauptverfasser: TICE, Thomas R, STAAS, Jay K, KLEINIG, Michael John
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Zusammenfassung:Described herein are methods and compositions for inducing melanogenesis in a human subject. The method comprises administering to a subject an alpha-MSH analogue, in an effective amount and time to induce melanogenesis by the melanocytes in epidermal tissue of subject without inducing homologous desensitization of the melanocortin-1 receptors.