Corneodesmosin Gene Ablation Induces Lethal Skin-Barrier Disruption and Hair-Follicle Degeneration Related to Desmosome Dysfunction

    July 2009 in “ Journal of Cell Science
    Emilie Leclerc, Anne Huchenq, Nicolas R. Mattiuzzo, Daniel Metzger, Pierre Chambon, Norbert B. Ghyselinck, Guy Serre, Nathalie Jonca, Marina Guerrin
    Studysummary The researchers found that corneodesmosin is crucial for maintaining skin barrier integrity and hair follicle architecture in mice, with its deletion leading to severe skin and hair abnormalities.
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