title: The mole theory: primary function of melanocytes and melanin may be antimicrobial defense and immunomodulation (not solar protection).
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. cgbakb@aol.com
authors.forename: Craig G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Burkhart
authors.forename: Craig N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Burkhart
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D007239:Infections; D008543:Melanins / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology*; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D008543:Melanins