Comparison of skin barrier abnormalities and epidermal ceramide profiles among three ω-O-acylceramide synthesis-deficient mouse strains
The epidermis contains many structurally diverse ceramides, which form the skin permeability barrier (skin barrier). Mutations in genes involved in the synthesis of ω-O-acylceramides (acylceramides) and protein-bound ceramides cause ichthyosis.
Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - Category: Dermatology Authors: Yuta Yamamoto, Takayuki Sassa, Akio Kihara Source Type: research