Peer Review of a Novel Control of Human Keratin Expression: Cannabinoid Receptor 1-Mediated Signaling Down-Regulates the Expression of Keratins K6 and K16 in Human Keratinocytes In Vitro and In Situ

    February 2013
    Preprints Preprints, Yuval Ramot, Koji Sugawara … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that activating cannabinoid receptor 1 reduces the expression of keratins K6 and K16 in human keratinocytes, suggesting potential implications for psoriasis management.
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