Innate immune system of skin and oral mucosa : properties and impact in pharmaceutics, cosmetics, and personal care products / [edited] by Nava Dayan, Philip W. Wertz. [electronic resource] Dayan, Nava. Wertz, Philip W. Wiley InterScience (Online service) Skin Immunology. Natural immunity. Mouth Immunology. Oral mucosa. Dermatologic agents Immunology. Cosmetics Immunology. Toilet preparations Immunology. Skin immunology. Cosmetics adverse effects. Immunity, Innate drug effects. Mouth Mucosa immunology. Pharmaceutical Preparations adverse effects. RL97 .I56 2011 616.5/079 22 Includes bibliographical references. Print version record. 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. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2011. ©2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118025338 eng Innate immune system of skin and oral mucosa. Innate immune system of skin and oral mucosa.