Claudin-1 is a p63 target gene with a crucial role in epithelial development.

The epidermis of the skin is a self-renewing, stratified epithelium that functions as the interface between the human body and the outer environment, and acts as a barrier to water loss. Components of intercellular junctions, such as Claudins, are critical to maintain tissue integrity and water rete...

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Main Authors: Teresa Lopardo, Nadia Lo Iacono, Barbara Marinari, Maria L Giustizieri, Daniel G Cyr, Giorgio Merlo, Francesca Crosti, Antonio Costanzo, Luisa Guerrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-07-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2453228?pdf=render