Skin barrier dysfunction, a defining feature of atopic dermatitis (AD), arises from multiple
interacting systems. In AD, skin inflammation is caused by host–environment interactions …

The purpose of this comprehensive review is to: 1) review the physiology of sweat gland
function and mechanisms determining the amount and composition of sweat excreted onto …

Wearable electrochemical sensors have attracted tremendous attention in recent years.
Significant progress has been achieved, particularly in device integration. Most wearable …

Host defence peptides (HDPs) are short, cationic amphipathic peptides with diverse
sequences that are produced by various cells and tissues in all complex life forms. HDPs …

Rapid rise of antimicrobial resistance against conventional antimicrobials, resurgence of
multidrug resistant microbes and the slowdown in the development of new classes of …

Salt and fluid absorption and secretion are two processes that are fundamental to epithelial
function and whole body fluid homeostasis, and as such are tightly regulated in epithelial …

Repair of tissue wounds is a fundamental process to re‐establish tissue integrity and regular
function. Importantly, infection is a major factor that hinders wound healing. Multicellular …

Background Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are the most
abundant bacteria found on the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). S aureus is …

Surface tissues of the body such as the skin and intestinal tract are in direct contact with the
external environment and are thus continuously exposed to large numbers of …

The skin, the human body's largest organ, is home to a diverse and complex variety of innate
and adaptive immune functions. Despite this potent immune system present at the …