research Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating β-Defensin-2 Expression 195 citations , December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense 49 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
research Novel acquisitions on the immunoprotective roles of the EGF receptor in the skin 19 citations , October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
research The Epidermal Vitamin D System and Innate Immunity: Some More Light Shed on This Unique Photoendocrine System? 14 citations , January 2008 in “Dermatology” Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
research Trained Immunity and Local Innate Immune Memory in the Lung 77 citations , November 2018 in “Cell” Lung immune cells can be trained to better fight infections after a virus.
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