Ann Dermatol.  2014 Oct;26(5):666-668. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.666.

Expression of Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins in Epidermis Equivalents Exposed to Salt Water and Narrowband Ultraviolet B Radiation

• Gambichler T
• Terras S
• Skrygan M

• KMID: 2265520
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.5.666

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Epidermis*
Peptides*
Water*
Peptides
Water

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