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GlossaryLamina Densa

dense layer of the basement membrane providing structural support

The lamina densa is a dense layer of the basement membrane, which is a specialized structure that supports and separates different types of tissues in the body. It is primarily composed of collagen and other proteins, providing structural integrity and filtering functions, crucial for tissue health and function.

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research Heterotypic cell contacts and basal lamina morphology during hair follicle development in the mouse: a light, scanning, and electron microscopic study at the site of tissue interaction

13 citations , December 1983 in “Canadian journal of zoology”

Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.

research α3β1-integrin regulates hair follicle but not interfollicular morphogenesis in adult epidermis

45 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science”

α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.

research Re-investigating the Basement Membrane Zone of Psoriatic Epidermal Lesions: Is Laminin-511 a New Player in Psoriasis Pathogenesis?

13 citations , June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry”

Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.

research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads

14 citations , September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery”

Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.

Two Dogs with Juvenile-Onset Skin Diseases Involving Extremities

research Two Dogs with Juvenile-Onset Skin Diseases with Involvement of Extremities

4 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science”

The analyses helped identify different skin diseases in the two dogs.

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