Vernix Caseosa (substance)

Vernix caseosa is a white, creamy, naturally occurring biofilm covering the skin of the fetus during the last trimester of… Expand

The upper layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum (SC), is very important for skin barrier function. During the last… Expand

To explore traditional neonatal beliefs and care practices and to assess the predictors for giving prelacteal feeds, a… Expand

Abstract.Vernix caseosa is a white cream-like substance that covers the skin of the foetus and the newborn baby. Recently, we… Expand

OBJECTIVES:To characterize vernix caseosa in newborn infants with respect to factors that influence vernix distribution on the… Expand

OBJECTIVE This study was undertaken to define the spectrum, activity, and spatial distribution of antimicrobial peptides in… Expand

Antimicrobial peptides/proteins are widespread in nature and play a critical role in host defense. To investigate whether these… Expand

BACKGROUND Peptide antibiotics are part of the surface defences against microbial intruders. However, the presence and… Expand

BACKGROUND Vernix caseosa is a protective biofilm covering the fetus during the last trimester. Vernix and epidermal barrier… Expand

Recent studies have prompted interest in the use of epidermal barrier creams as protective biofilms for very low birthweight… Expand