The Mysterious Origin Of Merkel Cells Resolved By New Study
A new study resolves a 130-year-old mystery over the developmental origin of specialized skin cells involved in touch sensation. The findings will appear in the October 5, 2009 issue of the Journal of Cell Biology (online September 28). First described in 1875, Merkel cells are neuroendocrine cells that reside in the vertebrate epidermis, passing mechanical stimuli on to sensory neurons.
Posted by SkinDoc on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 1:20 pm. Filed under Skin Care News. Tagged Biology Online, Developmental Origin, Journal Of Cell Biology, Mechanical Stimuli, Merkel Cells, Mysterious Origin, Mystery, Neuroendocrine Cells, Sensory Neurons, Skin Cells, Specialized, Touch Sensation.
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