Melanin Migration (2 of 2) (VIDEO) Kyoto University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Melanin is being transported from melanocytes, where it is synthesized, to keratinocytes in the epidermis, which it protects. Credit (Kyoto University, Takahashi/Tadokoro) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.