Stratum granulosum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Grain layer; Keratohyalin layer

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Epidermal layer consisting of granular cells (keratohyalin granules containing keratinocytes) located between the stratum spinosum and stratum lucidum. The eleidine synthesized in this layer saturates the stratum lucidum and stratum corneum and makes them supple.

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Acanthomas, disseminated epidermolytic; Epidermis; Grain layer; Granule cells; Harlequin-ichthyosis; Ichthyosis vulgaris; Ichthyosis x-linked recessive; Keratinocyte; Keratohyalin layer; Microcystic adnexal carcinoma; ... Show all

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Granule cells; Keratinocyte; Stratum corneum; Stratum lucidum; Stratum spinosum;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Electron microscopy: Stratumgranulosum with the keratohyalingranulae (Kh) and stratum corneum (Co)

Stratum granulosum, electron microscopy, detail enlargement: Keratohyalingranulae (KH) below the ...

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