Zinc in Keratinocytes and Langerhans Cells: Relevance to the Epidermal Homeostasis

In the skin, the epidermis is continuously exposed to various kinds of external substances and stimuli. Therefore, epidermal barriers are crucial for providing protection, safeguarding health, and regulating water balance by maintaining skin homeostasis. Disruption of the epidermal barrier allows ex...

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Main Authors: Youichi Ogawa, Manao Kinoshita, Shinji Shimada, Tatsuyoshi Kawamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5404093