Chromatophores show significant changes during healing of skin wounds in Labeo rohita
(Common Name–Rohu). Wound area can be divided into regions I, II and III. After infliction of …

In teleosts, as their names suggest, the main target cells of melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH) and melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) are the chromatophores in the skin …

The skin mucus of fish is in permanent contact with the aquatic environment. Data from the
analysis of the chemical composition of skin mucus could potentially be used for monitoring …

Background The common carp is an important aquaculture species that is widely distributed
across the world. During the long history of carp domestication, numerous carp strains with …

In fish of the genus Xiphophorus, different grades of pigment cell lesions from nevi to
melanoma can be gained by simple crossbreeding. With this model, one can easily access …

Melanin is a complex group of natural pigment substance, and it shows excellent biological
and biomedical applications which is commonly present in algae, fungi, bacteria …

Barfin flounders change their surface color pattern to match their background. We have
reported evidence of the association between hormones and body color changes in this fish …

In teleosts, the chromatophore distribution pattern could result in their skin countershading.
Previous observations suggested that Melanocortin receptor-1 (MC1R) plays roles in …

Fish are ideally suited for in vivo-imaging due to their transparency at early stages combined
with a large genetic toolbox. Key challenges to further advance imaging are fluorophore …

Melanogenesis is mostly studied in melanocytes and melanoma cells, but much less is
known about other pigment cell systems. Liver, spleen, kidney, and other organs of lower …