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Will Discovery of Hemoglobin in the Epidermis Impact Skin Care R&D?

Findings of a new study suggest that hemoglobin α protects keratinocytes from oxidative stress derived from UV irradiation and impaired mitochondrial function.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Researchers have shown for the first time that hemoglobin is also present in the epidermis, and they say their work provides new insights into the properties of skin’s protective external layer. The study was published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Hemoglobin (magenta) in mouse hair follicles during the growth phase of hair follicles. Photo: Umi Tahara, Takeshi Matsui, Keitaro Fukuda and Masayuki Amagai The research was driven by a curiosity about how the epidermis pr...

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