Ceramide produced by CerS4 binds to Smad7, a cellular protein that can bind the TGF - beta receptor.
Not exact matches
Increased
ceramide activity, in turn, inhibits cells that would normally
produce VEGF and encourage blood vessel growth.
Not only do good bacteria in your dermal layers discourage the growth of nasty bacteria that can cause problems, but they
produce substances like hyaluronic acid (found in many fancy skin creams) that plumps and moisturizes skin, and
ceramide that strengthens and firms the skin barrier.
Ceramides are molecules your body naturally
produces however, with age, natural production slows.