stratum corneum tryptic enzyme
- stratum corneum tryptic enzyme
- a serine endopeptidase that is abundant in the stratum corneum and together with stratum corneum chymotryptic enzyme catalyzes degradation of the constituent proteins of corneodesmosomes, which is necessary for desquamation. An excess of this enzyme together with an excess of cathelicidin results in the formation of an abnormal peptide that causes the lesions of rosacea.
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stratum corneum chymotryptic enzyme — [EC 3.4.21.117] a serine endopeptidase that is abundant in the stratum corneum and together with stratum corneum tryptic enzyme catalyzes degradation of the constituent proteins of corneodesmosomes, which is necessary for desquamation … Medical dictionary
Rosacea — A chronic skin disease that affects the middle third of the face with persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush: mainly the forehead, the chin and the lower half of the nose. The tiny blood vessels in these areas… … Medical dictionary
