Molecular Dermatology

This volume deliversthe most important laboratory techniques that underlie dermatological investigation, includingin situ,in vitro,ex vivo, andin vivomodels of skin, its appendages (hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands), and immune cells. Also included areunique techniques that unravel epigenetic mechanisms in skin and hair follicle cells, such as gene organization in the nucleus and gene expression regulation by the non-coding transcriptome, which are important recent developments in investigative dermatology. Written for the highly successfulMethods in Molecular Biologyseries, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical,Molecular Dermatology: Methods and Protocolsserves asan essential resource for researchers working in the areas of fundamental as well as applied dermatological science.