Protective Barriers Provided by the Epidermis
The skin is the largest organ of the body and consists of an epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous adipose tissue. The skin surface area is often stated to be about 1.8 to 2 m<sup>2</sup> and represents our interface with the environment; however, when one considers that microorganisms live...
Main Authors: | Sarah de Szalay, Philip W. Wertz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/4/3145 |
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