The ability to produce darker skin color depends largely on the activity of the melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) and its receptor (MC1R). Red-haired individuals—low in these activities—do not tan easily and are susceptible to UV damage (skin cancer). pigmentation in animals, albinism, UV, melanoma, melanin, hair color melanocortin
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(2008). Tanning. In: Encyclopedia of Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics and Informatics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6754-9_16662
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