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Vernix Caseosa (substance)

Known as: Vernix Caseosas, Vernix Caseosa, Vernix 
An unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, which covers the skin of the fetus.
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2005
2005
Objectives: Skin cleansing is a complex process involving endogenous and exogenous mechanisms. This study examines the role of… 
2000
2000
The compositions of ester- and amide-linked fatty acids from ceramides of human vernix caseosa were described with emphasis on… 
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1972
Highly Cited
1972
Separation of sterol esters from wax esters in the lipids of vernix caseosa and adult human skin surface was accomplished by… 
1958
1958
The phrase "hyaline membrane disease" is misleading. Attention should be turned from the hyaline membranes to the conditions… 
1933
1933
My purpose in this paper is to describe a simple procedure for the early diagnosis of congenital atresia of the esophagus or…