Kao Confirms that Sphingosine Plays Key Role in Maintaining Good Skin Condition.Tokyo, Japan, Aug 8, 2005 - (JCNN JCNN Japan Corporate News Network ) - Kao (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 4452) has successfully elucidated the mechanism of sphingosine sphingosine /sphin·go·sine/ (sfing´go-sen) a long-chain, monounsaturated, aliphatic amino alcohol found in sphingolipids. sphin·go·sine n. , a substance that constitutes intercellular intercellular /in·ter·cel·lu·lar/ (-sel´u-lar) between or among cells. in·ter·cel·lu·lar adj. Located among or between cells. lipid. Specifically, the company has confirmed that sphingosine has a property to align the lamellar structure of the intercellular lipid accurately so that it helps maintain the skin's moisture level. Further, Kao has developed a ceramide complex that functions in the same manner as sphingosine. When applied to the skin, the newly developed substance can improve the skin's barrier function, increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum, and improve the skin condition. Kao will strive to develop skincare products by leveraging these findings. Also, the company presented details of the research at the 30th annual meeting of the Japanese Cosmetic Science Society held in Tokyo in June. They will also be presented at the following two occasions: the 15th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. (SIMS XV) to be held in Manchester, UK, from September 12 to 16, and Cosmetics 2005 International Conference-World Wide Wellness to be held in Florence, Italy from September 19 to 21. Source: JCN http://www.japancorp.net Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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