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Glossary Cornified Envelope

tough, protective layer in the outermost skin part

The cornified envelope is a tough, protective layer found in the outermost part of the skin, known as the stratum corneum. It is composed of cross-linked proteins and lipids, providing a barrier against environmental damage, pathogens, and water loss. This structure is crucial for maintaining skin integrity and function.

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research Characterization of sciellin, a precursor to the cornified envelope of human keratinocytes

64 citations , April 1992 in “Differentiation”

This study identified Sciellin, a new protein precursor to the cornified envelope in keratinocytes, with unique solubility properties hinting at its potential role in envelope assembly.

research Human stratum corneum proteomics reveals cross‐linking of a broad spectrum of proteins in cornified envelopes

44 citations , March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study analyzed the cornified envelope of epidermal proteins, finding keratins dominate, which may help explain the minimal impact of deleting genes for single envelope components in congenital ichthyosis.

research Formation of the cornified envelope

3 citations , September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology”

This review discusses the formation and structure of the cornified cell envelope in the epidermis, highlighting biochemical pathways and genetic factors, but presents no new experimental results.

research Epithelial barrier function: assembly and structural features of the cornified cell envelope

425 citations , August 2002 in “BioEssays”

This review discusses the structure and assembly of the cornified cell envelope in stratified squamous epithelial cells and various disorders leading to barrier defects, but reports no new findings.

research The structure of human trichohyalin. Potential multiple roles as a functional EF-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein

161 citations , June 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

This study suggests that human trichohyalin may function as a flexible rod linking keratin intermediate filaments and as a scaffold protein in hair follicle and epidermis cell envelopes.

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