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A keratinocyte's course of life.
Skin pharmacology and physiology - 1 Jan 2007
Houben E, De Paepe K, Rogiers V
Abstract excerpt
An adequate permeability barrier function of the mammalian epidermis is guaranteed by the characteristic architecture of the stratum corneum. This uppermost layer consists of a highly organized extracellular lipid compartment which is tightly joined to the corneocytes. The generation of the extracellular lipid compartment and the transformation of the keratinocytes into corneocytes are the main features of...
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