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12133
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5192

Overview

Raymond E. Boissy is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields primarily within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The work includes a focus on several subfields such as cell biology, neurology, dermatology, nutrition and dietetics, and biochemistry.

The scientist's research interests cover a range of topics, notably:

  • Melanin and skin pigmentation
  • Biochemical analysis and sensing techniques
  • Skin protection and aging
  • Botulinum toxin and related neurological disorders
  • Phytochemicals and antioxidant activities
  • Cutaneous melanoma detection and management
  • Acne and rosacea treatments and effects

Raymond E. Boissy has contributed to several recent scientific publications, including:

  • "Lotus Sprout Extract Induces Selective Melanosomal Autophagy and Reduces Pigmentation," 2024, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  • "Morphological and Transcriptional Evaluation of Multiple Facial Cutaneous Hyperpigmented Spots," 2022, Skin Health and Disease
  • "Botulinum neurotoxin type DC (BoNT/DC) cleavage of VAMP3 reduces melanin production in melanocytes," 2025, Toxicon
  • "Celebrating the life of James J. Nordlund, MD, a larger-than-life scholar, mentor, and friend," 2023, Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research
  • "Botulinum Neurotoxin Type DC (BoNT/DC) Blocks Melanocyte Melanogenesis," 2024, Toxicon

Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Shiazah Malik
  • Amy Brideau-Andersen
  • Birgitte Sondergaard
  • Mikhail Geyfman
  • Robin Chung

Raymond E. Boissy's research is regularly published in venues such as Toxicon, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Health and Disease, and Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research. The publication record reflects a sustained engagement with issues related to skin biology, pigmentation, and botulinum toxin applications.

Best Publications

  • Identification and mutation analysis of the complete gene for Chediak-Higashi syndrome.

    Deborah L. Nagle;Mohammad A. Karim;Elizabeth A. Woolf;Lisa Holmgren

  • The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer.

    T. Hakozaki;L. Minwalla;J. Zhuang;M. Chhoa

  • Clinical, molecular, and cell biological aspects of Chediak-Higashi syndrome.

    Wendy Introne;Raymond E. Boissy;William A. Gahl

  • Mechanisms regulating skin pigmentation: the rise and fall of complexion coloration.

    Jody P. Ebanks;R. Randall Wickett;Raymond E. Boissy

  • On the etiology of contact/occupational vitiligo

    Raymond E. Boissy;Prashiela Manga

  • Melanosome transfer to and translocation in the keratinocyte.

    Raymond E. Boissy

  • Mutation in and lack of expression of tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP-1) in melanocytes from an individual with brown oculocutaneous albinism: a new subtype of albinism classified as "OCA3".

    R. E. Boissy;H. Q. Zhao;W. S. Oetting;L. M. Austin

  • The patterns of melanosome distribution in keratinocytes of human skin as one determining factor of skin colour.

    H.-Y. Thong;S.-H. Jee;C.-C. Sun;R.E. Boissy

  • Cell orientation response to cyclically deformed substrates: Experimental validation of a cell model

    Huicong Wang;Wallace Ip;Raymond Boissy;Edward S. Grood

  • AP-3 mediates tyrosinase but not TRP-1 trafficking in human melanocytes.

    Marjan Huizing;Rangaprasad Sarangarajan;Erin Strovel;Yang Zhao

  • Structural aberration of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and melanosome compartmentalization in long-term cultures of melanocytes from vitiligo patients.

    Raymond E Boissy;Ying-Ying Liu;Estela E Medrano;James J Nordlund

  • DeoxyArbutin: a novel reversible tyrosinase inhibitor with effective in vivo skin lightening potency.

    Raymond E Boissy;Marty Visscher;Mitchell A DeLong

  • 4-Tertiary butyl phenol exposure sensitizes human melanocytes to dendritic cell-mediated killing: relevance to vitiligo.

    Tara M. Kroll;Hemamalini Bommiasamy;Raymond E. Boissy;Claudia Hernandez

  • Subcellular distribution of tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein-1: implications for melanosomal biogenesis

    Seth J. Orlow;Raymond E. Boissy;Denis J. Moran;Sharon Pifko-Hirst

  • A mouse model for vitiligo

    Aaron B. Lerner;Tetsuo Shiohara;Raymond E. Boissy;Kirsten A. Jacobson

  • Melanocortin 1 receptor genotype: an important determinant of the damage response of melanocytes to ultraviolet radiation

    Ana Luisa Kadekaro;Sancy Leachman;Renny J. Kavanagh;Viki Swope

  • Vitiligo: a manifestation of apoptosis?

    Carol L Huang;James J Nordlund;Raymond Boissy

  • Molecular Basis of Congenital Hypopigmentary Disorders in Humans: A Review

    Raymond E. Boissy;James J. Nordlund

  • Human tyrosinase related protein-1 (TRP-1) does not function as a DHICA oxidase activity in contrast to murine TRP-1.

    Raymond E. Boissy;Chie Sakai;Huiquan Zhao;Takeshi Kobayashi

  • Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome: vesicle formation from yeast to man.

    Marjan Huizing;Raymond E. Boissy;William A. Gahl

Frequent Co-Authors

William A. Gahl
William A. Gahl National Institutes of Health
Marjan Huizing
Marjan Huizing National Institutes of Health
George F. Babcock
George F. Babcock University of Cincinnati
Seth J. Orlow
Seth J. Orlow New York University
Zalfa A. Abdel-Malek
Zalfa A. Abdel-Malek University of Cincinnati
Vincent J. Hearing
Vincent J. Hearing National Institutes of Health
Richard A. Spritz
Richard A. Spritz University of Colorado Denver
Gary Kobinger
Gary Kobinger The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
David L. Mitchell
David L. Mitchell The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Richard A. Sturm
Richard A. Sturm University of Queensland

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