The mole theory

primary function of melanocytes and melanin may be antimicrobial defense and immunomodulation (not solar protection)

  • Burkhart, Craig G. MPH MD
  • Burkhart, Craig N. MSBS MD

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Medical College of Ohio, Sylvania, Ohio

Correspondence Craig G. Burkhart, MPH, MD, Medical College of Ohio, 5600 Monroe Street, Suite 106B, Sylvania, OH 43560. E-mail: [email protected]

International Journal of Dermatology 44(4):p 340-342, April 2005.
Copyright © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.