| Literature DB >> 31866207 |
Qingyang Li1, Hui Fang1, Erle Dang1, Gang Wang2.
Abstract
Ceramides, members of sphingolipid family, are not only the building blocks of epidermal barrier structure, but also bioactive metabolites involved in epidermal self-renewal and immune regulation. Hence, abnormal ceramide expression profile is recognized to defect extracellular lipid organization, disturb epidermal self-renewal, exacerbate skin immune response and actively participate in progression of several inflammatory dermatoses, exemplifying by psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Here, we discuss recent advances in understanding skin ceramides and their regulatory roles in skin homeostasis and pathogenic roles of altered ceramide metabolism in inflammatory skin diseases. These insights provide new opportunities for therapeutic intervention in inflammatory dermatoses.Entities:
Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Ceramides; Epidermal barrier; Inflammatory dermatoses; Psoriasis
Year: 2019 PMID: 31866207 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2019.12.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Dermatol Sci ISSN: 0923-1811 Impact factor: 4.563