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Melanoblast development. a Schematic overview of different stages of melanoblast migration and development in mouse embryos. Details are described within the text. MSA migratory staging area. b Melanoblasts that reach the epidermis and the hair follicles will be segregated into distinct populations during hair follicle morphogenesis. Epidermal interfollicular melanocytes are responsible for skin pigmentation, while hair follicle melanocytes synthesize pigment for the hair
