Novel lipid mixtures based on synthetic ceramides reproduce the unique stratum corneum lipid organization

Novel lipid mixtures based on synthetic ceramides reproduce the unique stratum corneum lipid organization

Lipid lamellae present in the outermost layer of the skin protect the body from uncontrolled water loss. In human stratum corneum (SC), two crystalline lamellar phases are present, which contain mostly cholesterol, free fatty acids, and nine types of free ceramides. Previous studies have demonstrate...

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Main Authors: Miranda W. de Jager, Gert S. Gooris, Igor P. Dolbnya, Wim Bras, Maria Ponec, Joke A. Bouwstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-05-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
permeability
skin
X-ray diffraction
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520318332

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