Ceramides in the skin barrier
The skin barrier, which is essential for human survival on dry land, is located in the uppermost skin layer, the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum consists of corneocytes surrounded by multilamellar lipid membranes that prevent excessive water loss from the body and entrance of undesired substanc...
Main Authors: | Vávrová K., Kováčik A., Opálka L. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2017-11-01
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Series: | European Pharmaceutical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/afpuc-2017-0004 |
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