Breach delivery: Increased solute uptake points to a defective skin barrier in atopic dermatitis

W. H. Irwin McLean, Peter R. Hull

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Abstract

Evidence is now emerging for enhanced penetration of chemical solutes into uninvolved skin of atopic dermatitis patients. Along with the recent discovery of prevalent null mutations in the gene encoding filaggrin, a protein essential for stratum corneum formation, these data point to an innate epidermal-barrier defect in atopy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8-10
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology
Volume127
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 27 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Dermatology
  • Cell Biology

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Comment

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