The Circadian Clock in Skin

January 2015 in “ Journal of Biological Rhythms ”

Maksim V. Plikus, Elyse Noelani Van Spyk, Kim Pham, Mikhail Geyfman, Vivek Kumar, Joseph S. Takahashi, Bogi Andersen

Studysummary This review discusses the role of the circadian clock in skin functions such as cell proliferation and UV protection and reports no new results; the authors note its potential in studying immune regulation and seasonal behaviors.

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