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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for mc1r
  1. MC1R gene 
    The MC1R gene provides instructions for making a protein called the melanocortin 1 receptor. This receptor plays an important role in normal pigmentation. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mc1r - Genetics
  2. Is hair color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... studied hair-color gene in humans is called MC1R . This gene provides instructions for making a protein ... Most people have two functioning copies of the MC1R gene, one inherited from each parent. These individuals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/haircolor - Genetics
  3. Oculocutaneous albinism 
    ... problems characteristic of oculocutaneous albinism.Alterations in the MC1R gene can change the appearance of people with ... with genetic changes in both the OCA2 and MC1R genes have many of the usual features of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/oculocutaneous-albinism - Genetics
  4. Melanoma 
    ... genes involved in familial melanoma are CDKN2A and MC1R. The CDKN2A gene plays a role in regulating cell senescence and the MC1R gene influences skin pigmentation. Shared nongenetic factors can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/melanoma - Genetics
  5. POMC gene 
    ... melanocytes), where it binds to melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R). This attachment stimulates the production and release of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pomc - Genetics