title: Epidermal enzymes: their role in homeostasis and their relationships with dermatoses.
abstract: This review underlines the importance of different enzymes (beta-glucocerebrosidase, phospholipase A2, proteases and cholesterol sulfatase) in the formation and maintenance of the epidermal barrier function. Certain diseases may be characterized by the lack or excess of one or more of these different enzyme activities, altering the homeostatic equilibrium of the epidermis. In addition to this, particular enzymes may show potential in the development of novel dermocosmetic strategies.
authors.affiliation: Centre de Recherche Dermo-Cosmétique Pierre-Fabre - Vigoulet Auzil, Castanet Tolosan, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Redoules
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tarroux
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Périé
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004817:Epidermis / Q000201:enzymology*; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000201:enzymology*