The Role of Cell-Cell and Cell-Matrix Junctional Complexes in Sebaceous Gland Homeostasis and Differentiation

September 2024 in “ Cell Communication and Signaling ”

Aylin Yaba, Torsten Thalheim, Marlon R. Schneider

sebaceous gland sebum sebocyte cell-cell junctions cell-matrix junctions skin integrity adhesion proteins differentiation sebum secretion

Studysummary This study reviews the structural and functional aspects of cell-cell and cell-matrix junctions in sebocytes, emphasizing their roles in sebocyte differentiation and sebum secretion, and how these processes may change in pathological conditions, potentially providing insights for new skin disease therapies.

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