Somewhat more formally, for a set Ï of properties and relations, a Ï-representation of some structure X is a structure Y that is the image of X under a s homomorphism that preserves Ï. The label representation is sometimes also applied to the homomorphism itself.
Melanoma. This cancer begins in the melanocytes, the cells that provide the skinâs color. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer because it can spread rapidly inside the body. Approximately one American dies from melanoma every hour.
Melanocytes are the cells that synthesize pigment. Through a series of enzymatic reactions these cells efficiently produce melanin pigment that determines skin color. Once it is formed, melanin is packaged into tiny vesicles called melanosomes. The melanocyte has tiny tentacles that it uses to transfer melanosomes to other skin cells. It is interesting to note that dark-skinned patients do not have more melanocytes but instead have melanocytes with more pigment producing power.