Urara Yokose

Ceramide kinase is not essential but might act as an Ca2+-sensor for mast cell activation.

Y. Igarashi, M. Nagira, M. Deguchi, 2010, Prostaglandins & other lipid mediators.

The ceramide [NP]/[NS] ratio in the stratum corneum is a potential marker for skin properties and epidermal differentiation

T. Murase, T. Fujimura, Yuka Yasuda, 2020, BMC Dermatology.

Essential role of the cytochrome P450 CYP4F22 in the production of acylceramide, the key lipid for skin permeability barrier formation

M. Akiyama, A. Kihara, Aya Ohkuni, 2015, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The generation and behavioral analysis of ceramide kinase-null mice, indicating a function in cerebellar Purkinje cells.

Y. Igarashi, Tack-Joong Kim, H. Yoo, 2007, Biochemical and biophysical research communications.

Role of ceramide kinase in peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor beta‐induced cell survival of mouse keratinocytes

Y. Igarashi, S. Mitsutake, T. Kohama, 2008, The FEBS journal.

The endogenous protease inhibitor TIMP-1 mediates protection and recovery from cutaneous photodamage.

A. Hachiya, A. Bello, G. Kobinger, 2012, The Journal of investigative dermatology.