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Informationen zum Autor Nava Dayan PhD, is the R&D Director at Lipo Chemicals Inc. and an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. During her twenty four years of experience she has specialized in a variety of areas related to skin treatment, especially in the research and understanding of the interaction between topically applied compounds and the skin. Dr. Dayan has received numerous awards for excellence for various papers she has authored. She is the author and coauthor of more than a hundred and fifty publications, including book chapters, and has been granted eight patents. She is also the editor of three books, including Formulating, Packaging, and Marketing of Natural Cosmetic Products (Wiley). Philip W. Wertz PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and in The Dows Institute for Dental Research. He is currently on the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science and the Editorial Board of the TransDermal and Journal of Lipids. Klappentext An in-depth look at cutting-edge research on the body's innate immune systemInnate immunity is the body's first line of protection against potential microbial, viral, and environmental attacks, and the skin and oral mucosa are two of the most powerful barriers that which we rely on to stay well. The definitive book on the subject, Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa: Properties and Impact in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products provides a comprehensive overview of these systems, including coverage of antimicrobial peptides and lipids and microbial challenges and stressors that can influence innate immunity.Designed to help experts and newcomers alike in fields like dermatology, oral pathology, cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, the book is filled with suggestions to assist research and development. Looking at the many challenges facing the innate immune system, including the impact of topically applied skin products and medications, Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa paves the way for next generation treatment avenues, preventative approaches, and drug development. Zusammenfassung Topically applied products and medications can profoundly affect skin's barrier function and overall health. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface ix Contributors xi Part I Overview of Skin and Muscosal Innate Immunity: History, Ethics, and Science Chapter 1 Germ Free: Hygiene History and Consuming Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Products 3 Jennifer Tebbe-Grossman and Martha N. Gardner Chapter 2 Ethical Responsibilities in Formulating, Marketing, and Using Antimicrobial Personal Products 43 Kenneth A. Richman Chapter 3 Role of Stratum Corneum in Permeability Barrier Function and Antimicrobial Defense 59 Peter M. Elias Part II Antimicrobial Lipids and Peptides Chapter 4 Antimicrobial Lipids of the Skin and Oral Mucosa 75 Kim A. Brogden, David R. Drake, Deborah V. Dawson, Jennifer R. Hill, Carol L. Bratt, and Philip W. Wertz Chapter 5 Resident Microflora and Antimicrobial Peptides of Skin 83 Shamim A. Ansari Chapter 6 Defensins 109 Neelam Muizzudin Chapter 7 Antimicrobial Peptides of Skin and Oral Mucosa 117 Whasun O. Chung and Henrik Dommisch Chapter 8 Vernix Caseosa and Innate Immunity 145 Steven B. Hoath, Vivek Narendran, and Marty O. Visscher Part III Host Cellular Components of Innate Immunity Chapter 9 Sentinel Role of Mast Cells in Innate Immunity 173 Zhenping Wang and Anna Di Nardo Chapter 10 Cellular Immunity of the Skin: Langerhans Cells and Dendritic Cells 195 Karen E. Burke and Niroshana Anandasabapathy <...
