Indicator Explainer
MC1R Gene
This gene plays a role in epidermal development and regulation of melanogenesis.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C48825. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — MC1R Gene (C48825)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C48825. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Influence of MC1R Gene Variants on Coat Color of Indicine Cattle Breeds. — Anim Genet, 2026-06-01 (PMID 42068143; literature)
- Investigation of the MC1R Gene Sequence Variation Using Oxford Nanopore Sequencing. — Electrophoresis, 2025-05-02 (PMID 40317521; literature)
- Association between MC1R gene and coat color segregation in Shanxia long black pig and Lulai black pig. — BMC Genom Data, 2023-11-30 (PMID 38036989; literature)