Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa - Properties and Impact in
Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products
Book description
An in-depth look at cutting-edge research on the body's innate immune system
Innate 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.
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.
