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Acid nucleases and other hydrolases in human skin with special reference to elastic tissue

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The presence of ribonuclease and deoxyribonuclease is reported in human elastic tissue. Differences between the effects of various agents on these enzymes in epidermal cells and in elastic tissue are described. Other acid hydrolases in elastic tissue have also been investigated.

It is thought that the presence of these acid nucleases and other hydrolases in elastic tissue may be related to its removal and thus provide the means whereby a dynamic system of breakdown of old fibres and the formation of new fibres is continually occurring in dermal tissues.

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  1. Dermatology Department, University College Hospital Medical School, W.C.i, London, UK

    A. Jarrett & Joan Hardy

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Jarrett, A., Hardy, J. Acid nucleases and other hydrolases in human skin with special reference to elastic tissue. Histochem J 1, 18–25 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01054290

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