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 CB1 receptor activation reduced keratin K6 and K16 expression in human keratinocytes in vitro and in situ, suggesting potential relevance for both psoriasis management and wound healing.
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