Role of acylceramides and protein-bound acylcermides in the oral barrier (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Role of acylceramides and protein-bound acylcermides in the oral barrier

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Acylceramides and protein-bound acylceramides (top) in the oral tissues create an oral barrier that protects from pathogens and chemicals (bottom). (Takayuki Sassa, Akio Kihara. Cell Reports, April 12, 2023).

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Takayuki Sassa, Akio Kihara. Cell Reports, April 12, 2023

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