Mammalian Epidermis: A Compendium of Lipid Functionality

Mammalian epidermis is a striking example of the role of lipids in tissue biology. In this stratified epithelium, highly specialized structures are formed that leverage the hydrophobic properties of lipids to form an impermeable barrier and protect the humid internal environment of the body from the...

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Main Authors: Matteo Vietri Rudan, Fiona M. Watt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.804824/full