The human non-visual opsin OPN3 regulates pigmentation of epidermal melanocytes through interaction with MC1R
R. N. Ozdeslik, L. E. Olinski, M. M. Trieu, D. D. Oprian, E. Oancea
This study identifies OPN3 as a negative regulator of melanin production in human epidermal melanocytes through interaction with MC1R, revealing a light-independent function for OPN3.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2019 · PreprintPhysiology