Characterization of stratum corneum structure in reconstructed epidermis by X-ray diffraction.

The intercellular lipid regions in the stratum corneum (SC), the outermost layer of the skin, form the major barrier for diffusion of substances through the skin. The barrier function of in vitro reconstructed epidermis is still impaired. With respect to further optimization of the model, it is nece...

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Main Authors: J A Bouwstra, G S Gooris, A Weerheim, J Kempenaar, M Ponec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1995-03-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520398837