Filaggrin: basic science, epidemiology, clinical aspects and management
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN :
9783642543784
Date de publication :
24 juin 2014
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
Filaggrin gene mutations are common in Europeans and their descendants, as well as in Asians, reaching a prevalence of up to 10%. Filaggrin proteins are crucial for skin homeostasis as their metabolites maintain skin hydration, keep the skin pH low, and provide protection against solar radiation.