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Mitotic activity of epidermal melanocytes in UV-irradiated mouse skin.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  632619     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The role of mitosis in the increase in the epidermal melanocyte population following repeated ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been studied in C57B1 mice. Cumulative labeling with 3H-methyl-thymidine (3HTdr) was used in combination with autoradiography. A 4-6 fold increase in the melanocyte population was associated with an isotope labeling of 65-80% of the melanocytes. This indicates that cell division during the irradiation period can account for the total increase in the number of melanocytes. Labeled melanocytes were also found in the epidermis from unirradiated skin. Thus, the epidermal melanocytes seem to constitute a dynamic cell population under continuous renewal.
Authors:
I K Rosdahl; G Szabó
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of investigative dermatology     Volume:  70     ISSN:  0022-202X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Invest. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  1978 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-05-17     Completed Date:  1978-05-17     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0426720     Medline TA:  J Invest Dermatol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  143-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Autoradiography
Cell Count
Epidermis / cytology*,  radiation effects
Male
Melanocytes / cytology*,  radiation effects,  ultrastructure
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mitosis / radiation effects*
Thymidine / metabolism
Ultraviolet Rays*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
50-89-5/Thymidine

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