title: The physical chemistry of the stratum corneum lipids.
abstract: This article summarizes the current knowledge of the composition, self-assembly, and molecular organization of the stratum corneum (SC) lipids, reviews the evidence connecting these parameters and the barrier properties of human skin, and outlines the immediate issues in the field of SC lipid research.
authors.affiliation: Corporate R&D Division, Firmenich SA, PO Box 239, Route des Jeunes 1, Geneva, CH-1211, Switzerland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boncheva
mesh_terms: D004817:Epidermis / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000737:chemistry*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010539:Permeability; D014870:Water Loss, Insensible; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids
keywords: X-ray diffraction; infrared spectroscopy; molecular organization; skin barrier lipids; skin permeability; stratum corneum