Differentiation in keratinocytes can be experimentally modulated by changing the culture conditions. When cultured under conventional, submerged conditions, the extent of cellular differentiation is ...

Ceramides are fatty acids that keep skin hydrated and are found in moisturizers, cleansers, and serums.

" Our results provide a clue on pharmacological manipulation of oral keratinocytes for use in regenerative medicine ", added Prof. Izumi. As the field of regenerative medicine continues to advance, ...

Skin exposure to ionizing radiation affects the normal wound healing process. We investigated the beneficial effects of a pharmacological treatment with geranylgeranylacetone (GGA) on keratinocytes ...

In the heat of summer, many people feel a need to slather on more sunscreen to prevent the sun's ultraviolet radiation from crisping their skin. But scientists may have found a new way to block these ...

Axolotl is an animal model widely used in dermatology research due to its transparent ‘glass skin.’ A study by researchers from Okayama University, Japan, discovered that healthy collagen fibers, ...

Two reduced serum-based methods (1–2% fetal bovine serum) were formulated using commercially available media components. Human dermal fibroblasts and epidermal keratinocytes were cocultured by ...

Millions of people worldwide experience gum disease (periodontitis). Aside from pain and tooth loss, this disease is also associated with more than 60 systemic diseases, including cardiovascular ...

The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to protect the body. This part of the skin does not contain any blood vessels. It is, therefore, dependent on the ...