Melanoblast Explained

A melanoblast is a precursor cell of a melanocyte. These cells migrate from the trunk neural crest cells (in terms of axial level from neck to posterior end) dorsolaterally between the ectoderm and dorsal surface of the somites.^[1]

See also

• Biological pigment
• List of human cell types derived from the germ layers

Notes and References

1. Mort. Richard L.. Jackson. Ian J.. Patton. E. Elizabeth. 2015-02-15. The melanocyte lineage in development and disease. Development . 142. 4. 620–632. 10.1242/dev.106567. 0950-1991. 4325379. 25670789.