Stratum corneum lipids: specificity, role, deficiencies and modulation

Stratum corneum lipids: specificity, role, deficiencies and modulation

Lipids are important constituents of the human epidermis. Either free and organized into broad lipid bilayers in the intercorneocytes spaces, or covalently bound to the corneocyte envelope, they play a crucial role in permeability barrier function. This article presents the structures of various hum...

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Main Authors: Castiel-Higounenc Isabelle, Chopart M., Ferraris C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2004-11-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
lipids
ceramide
skin barrier function
vitamin C
atopy
dry skin
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2004.0401

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