摘要:
The invention provides methods for the identification of agents that modify or mimic P protein function. Cells expressing a P protein are generally more sensitive to toxins, and changes in cell viability and/or cell death after exposure of P protein-expressing cells to an agent and a toxin is an indication that such an agent is a modifier of P protein expression. The invention also provides methods for the treatment of melanoma and other cancers.
摘要:
The invention provides methods of screening for compounds that affect melanogenesis and the function of P protein in organisms, cells, or cell-free systems. The invention further relates to pharmacologic and cosmetic uses of methods of inhibiting melanogenesis, methods of activating melanogenesis, and compounds and pharmacologic compositions useful for the inhibition or activation of melanogenesis and, therefore, for lightening or darkening the pigmentation of cells and tissue, i.e., skin.