Abstract
The melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) is a highly polymorphic G protein-coupled receptor. Inheritance of various MC1R alleles has been associated with a red hair/fair skin phenotype, increased incidence of skin cancer and altered sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1230-4 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | British Journal of Dermatology |
Volume | 157 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2007 |