Three stepwise pH progressions in stratum corneum for homeostatic maintenance of the skin
Abstract The stratum corneum is the outermost skin layer with a vital role in skin barrier function. It is comprised of dead keratinocytes (corneocytes) and is known to maintain its thickness by shedding cells, although, the precise mechanisms that safeguard stratum corneum maturation and homeostasi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-05-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-48226-z |