melan-a

What is Melan-A? Melan-A (also known as MART-1) is a protein primarily expressed in cells called melanocytes. These pigment-producing cells give color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Melan-A is often used as a marker to identify and diagnose melanoma, a type of cancer that arises from melanocytes. What is Melan-A used for in pathology? …
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