Glycosylceramides Purified from the Japanese Traditional Non-Pathogenic Fungus <i>Aspergillus</i> and <i>Koji</i> Increase the Expression of Genes Involved in Tight Junctions and Ceramide Delivery in Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes

<b> </b><i>Koji</i>, which is used for manufacturing Japanese traditional fermented foods, has long been safely used as a cosmetic product. Although its cosmetic effect has been empirically established, the underlying mechanism has not been reported. We and other groups have...

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Main Authors: Miyuki Miyagawa, Ayami Fujikawa, Mayu Nagadome, Kanae Kohama, Takatoshi Ogami, Seiichi Kitamura, Hiroshi Kitagaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/5/2/43