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Results 1 - 10 of 29 for Pigmentation
  1. GPR143 gene 
    ... a protein that is involved in the coloring (pigmentation) of the eyes and skin. This protein is ... melanosomes, melanin distribution, and the reduced levels of pigmentation that are characteristic of ocular albinism. More About ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gpr143 - Genetics
  2. MC1R gene 
    ... This receptor plays an important role in normal pigmentation. The receptor is primarily located on the surface ... MC1R is a key gene in normal human pigmentation, researchers believe that the effects of other genes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mc1r - Genetics
  3. KRT5 gene 
    ... important for the development of normal skin coloration (pigmentation). At least five mutations in the KRT5 gene ... are needed for the development of normal skin pigmentation. This disruption of melanosome transport is thought to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/krt5 - Genetics
  4. PAX3 gene 
    ... can cause hearing loss and changes in coloring (pigmentation) of the hair, skin, and eyes. Specifically, PAX3 ... to hearing loss and the patchy loss of pigmentation that are characteristic features of Waardenburg syndrome. Additionally, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pax3 - Genetics
  5. SLC45A2 gene 
    ... production. Because this protein is important for normal pigmentation, its loss leads to changes in skin, hair, ... the MATP gene are associated with normal human pigmentation variation. Hum Mutat. 2005 Mar;25(3):278- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/slc45a2 - Genetics
  6. MITF gene 
    ... can cause hearing loss and changes in coloring (pigmentation) of the hair, skin, and eyes. Some MITF ... to hearing loss and the patchy loss of pigmentation associated with Waardenburg syndrome. More About This Health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mitf - Genetics
  7. MYO5A gene 
    ... that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color (pigmentation). Myosin Va interacts with proteins produced from the ... trapping melanin within these cells and preventing normal pigmentation of skin and hair. A loss of myosin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/myo5a - Genetics
  8. RAB27A gene 
    ... that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color (pigmentation). Rab27a interacts with proteins produced from the MLPH ... trapping melanin within these cells and preventing normal pigmentation of skin and hair. A loss of Rab27a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/rab27a - Genetics
  9. MLPH gene 
    ... that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color (pigmentation). Melanophilin interacts with proteins produced from the MYO5A ... trapping melanin within these cells and preventing normal pigmentation of skin and hair. More About This Health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mlph - Genetics
  10. TRPM1 gene 
    ... that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color (pigmentation). It is unclear what role the channel plays, ... is associated with greater melanin production and darker pigmentation.In bipolar cells, TRPM1 channels are involved in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/trpm1 - Genetics
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