Oculocutaneous albinism: epidemiology, genetics, skin manifestation, and psychosocial issues

EZ Ma, AE Zhou, KM Hoegler… - Archives of dermatological …, 2023 - Springer
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a group of rare, inherited disorders associated with
reduced melanin biosynthesis. Clinical manifestations of the eight known subtypes of OCA …

[HTML][HTML] The risk of keratinocyte cancer in vitiligo and the potential mechanisms involved

A Rooker, W Ouwerkerk, MW Bekkenk… - Journal of Investigative …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although light skin types are associated with increased skin cancer risk, a lower incidence of
both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been reported in patients with …

Natural Citrus flavanone 5-demethylnobiletin stimulates melanogenesis through the activation of cAMP/CREB pathway in B16F10 cells

HM Wang, LQ Qu, JPL Ng, W Zeng, L Yu, LL Song… - Phytomedicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Background 5-demethylnobiletin is a natural polymethoxyflavone which is isolated from the
extract of citrus fruits peels. It exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities such as anti …

Role of amine neurotransmitters and their receptors in skin pigmentation: therapeutic implication

E Enkhtaivan, CH Lee - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Skin pigmentation can occur due to increased melanin, including melanocyte proliferation,
melanin biosynthesis, or melanocyte migration. There are many factors that influence the …

[HTML][HTML] Oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism overview

MG Thomas, J Zippin, BP Brooks - 2023 - europepmc.org
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Management of albinism: French guidelines for diagnosis and care

E Moreno‐Artero, F Morice‐Picard… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Albinism is a worldwide genetic disorder caused by mutations in at least 20 genes, identified
to date, that affect melanin production or transport in the skin, hair and eyes. Patients present …

Zebrafish syndromic albinism models as tools for understanding and treating pigment cell disease in humans

SJ Neuffer, CD Cooper - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an emerging model for studying many diseases,
including disorders originating in black pigment cells, melanocytes. In this review of the …

The impact of myths, superstition and harmful cultural beliefs against albinism in Tanzania: A human rights perspective

I Kajiru, I Nyimbi - Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal/Potchefstroomse …, 2020 - ajol.info
It cannot be denied that myths and superstitions have endured through history and that
people have been affected by them since the beginning of time. Superstitious beliefs and …

[HTML][HTML] Full-length transcriptome sequencing analysis reveals differential skin color regulation in snakeheads fish Channa argus

L Mao, Y Zhu, J Yan, L Zhang, S Zhu, L An… - Aquaculture and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Albinism is a genetic disorder caused by a series of genetic abnormalities that result in a
decrease in melanin. Golden yellow snakehead fish (GCAS) has been discovered while the …

Sexual violence against women living with albinism in Nigeria: exploring abuse within a disability-specific context

RA Aborisade - Journal of sexual aggression, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this study is to explore the disability-specific context within which sexual
violence against women with albinism occurs. Drawing from feminist and disability theories …