This research aims to investigate how age affects levels of natural moisturizing factor and caspase-14 in pediatric atopic dermatitis.
Analyzed skin samples from pediatric individuals with atopic dermatitis.
Measured levels of natural moisturizing factor and caspase-14 in the samples.
Assessed age as a variable in the expression of these biomarkers.
Natural moisturizing factor levels decrease with increasing age.
Caspase-14 levels also show age-dependent reductions.
Findings suggest a potential link between age and skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis.
Abstract
The data that support the findings of this study will be made available upon request. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.