title: [Role of keratinocytes in preservation of oral mucosa epithelium integrity. Part I].
abstract: Functions of oral mucosa epithelium in preservation of homeostasis have been presented. Characteristic features that distinguish epithelial cells from the other somatic cells influencing mechanical resistance of oral epithelium and creating selective chemical barrier have been described. The participation of keratinocytes in selected phases of wound healing process has been analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chirurgii, Szczekowo-Twarzowej Instytutu Stomatologii, Wydziału Lekarskiego Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zapała
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zarzecka
authors.forename: Justyna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Drukała
mesh_terms: D004848:Epithelium / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology