12-Hydroxystearic acid induces epidermal keratinocytes to secrete antimicrobial peptides that are potent inhibitors of viral infection.
Obed Manglalsiem Gangte, Krittika Nandy, Tanay Bhatt…·Colin Jamora
This study identifies 12-hydroxystearic acid as a stimulator of antimicrobial peptide secretion from keratinocytes, enhancing skin immunity against pathogens.