Role of Ceramide in the Barrier Function of the Stratum Corneum, Implications for the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis

Genji Imokawa^1* and Koichi Ishida²

¹Research Institute for Biological Functions, Chubu university, Aichi, Japan

²Global R&D-Skin Beauty, Kao Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

^*Corresponding Author: Genji Imokawa, Research Institute for Biological Functions, Chubu university, 1200 Matsumoto, Kasugai, Aichi, 487-8501, Japan, Tel: +81 0568 51 6189 Email: