effect of reduced acylceramides and protein-bound acylcermides on the tongue of mice (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

effect of reduced acylceramides and protein-bound acylcermides on the tongue of mice

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Thickening of the stratum corneum in the lower side of the tongue in mice having reduced levels of acylceramides and protein-bound ceramides, reminiscent of skin barrier deficiency. Scale, 25 μm. (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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