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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Vernix Caseosa (substance)
physiological aspects
Fetus
Microbiological
Process of secretion
aspects of radiation effects

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2010
2010
Biomarkers of Epidermal Innate Immunity in Premature and Full-Term Infants
Epidermal innate immunity is a complex process involving a balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, structural proteins… (More)
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2006
2006
New insights into ultrastructure, lipid composition and organization of vernix caseosa.
The upper layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum (SC), is very important for skin barrier function. During the last… (More)
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2006
2006
Proteome Analysis of Vernix Caseosa
Vernix caseosa (vernix) is a white creamy substance covering the skin of the fetus during the last trimester of pregnancy. The… (More)
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2005
2005
Vernix caseosa as a multi-component defence system based on polypeptides, lipids and their interactions
Vernix caseosa is a white cream-like substance that covers the skin of the foetus and the newborn baby. Recently, we discovered… (More)
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2005
2005
Newborn care practices in low socioeconomic settlements of Karachi, Pakistan.
To explore traditional neonatal beliefs and care practices and to assess the predictors for giving prelacteal feeds, a… (More)
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2004
2004
Host defense proteins in vernix caseosa and amniotic fluid.
OBJECTIVE This study was undertaken to define the spectrum, activity, and spatial distribution of antimicrobial peptides in… (More)
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2003
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2003
Antimicrobial Polypeptides of Human Vernix Caseosa and Amniotic Fluid: Implications for Newborn Innate Defense
Antimicrobial peptides/proteins are widespread in nature and play a critical role in host defense. To investigate whether these… (More)
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2002
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2002
The newborn infant is protected by an innate antimicrobial barrier: peptide antibiotics are present in the skin and vernix caseosa.
BACKGROUND Peptide antibiotics are part of the surface defences against microbial intruders. However, the presence and… (More)
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1997
1997
Neonatal Hearing Screening with Otoscopy, Auditory Brain Stem Response, and Otoacoustic Emissions.
A study was performed to investigate the relationship between external and middle ear factors and hearing screening results by… (More)
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1961
1961
Infants of diabetic mothers.
1024 These infants are remarkable not only because, like foetal versions of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, they emerge at least… (More)
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