Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3195981 | Dermatologic Clinics | 2007 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Skin glands are highly active miniorgans of skin that fulfill a diversity of functions. To coordinate metabolic and secretory activity, they express specific receptors. Recent investigations reveal expression of nuclear hormone receptors, neuropeptide receptors, cytokine receptors, and receptors for peptides of the transforming growth factor superfamily. There is evidence of not only central control, but also autocrine mechanisms of skin glands activity. The knowledge of ligand receptor interactions in these specialized skin structures might offer not only a better understanding of their pathology, but also new therapeutic options.
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Authors
Uwe MD, Mohamed Badawy MD, Ruta MD, Christos C. MD,