The lowest part of the epidermis, the basal layer, is formed by basal cells. These cells continually divide to form new cells to replace the older ones that wear off the skin's surface.

Figure 3: K14.MYC2 primary keratinocytes exhibit a defect in migration. Figure 4: K14.MYC2 epidermis exhibits reduced staining for β1 integrin.

Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are keratinocyte tumours that resemble the basal layer of the epidermis, and are the most commonly diagnosed human cancer among persons of European ancestry.

Tail epidermis was separated from tail skin by incubating in 20 mM EDTA solution and shaking at 80 rpm in 37°C for 1 h. The separated tail epidermis was subsequently fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde in ...

Basal cells: These cells are in the lower part of the epidermis, called the basal cell layer. These cells constantly divide to form new cells to replace the squamous cells that wear off the skin ...