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Merkel cells: A collective review of current concepts

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Merkel cells (MCs) constitute a very unique population of postmitotic cells scattered along the dermo-epidermal junction. These cells that have synaptic contacts with somatosensory afferents are regarded to have a pivotal role in sensory discernment. Several concerns exist till date as to their origin, multiplication, and relevance in skin biology. The article, a collective review of literature extracted from PubMed search and dermatology books, provides novel insights into the physiology of MCs and their recent advances.

Source: International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research

DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_34_18

Authors: Jacob Abraham, Sherin Mathew

Language: English

Topic: Tactile and Sensory Interactions

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2952117215

FWCI: 3.808

Cites: 58

Cited by: 74

Related to: 10