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Molecule and Funtion
Department of Dermatology
【Contact】
Molecule and Funtion
Department of Dermatology
Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan
TEL (+81)-89-960-5350 FAX (+81)-89-960-5352
Molecule and Funtion
Department of Dermatology
【Contact】
Molecule and Funtion
Department of Dermatology
Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan
TEL (+81)-89-960-5350 FAX (+81)-89-960-5352
We study growth factor-mediated keratinocyte growth and differentiation. As a clinical application, we generate artificial skin and use for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers and epidermolysis bullosa. We are now improving the gene-delivery system utilizing three-dimensional artificial skin model to make it possible to treat recalcitrant skin disorders. Epidermis is the first line of immune defense. We study the mechanisms of pathogen recognition by epidermal keratinocyte and the defense by keratinocyte-delivered antimicrobial peptides.
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