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Host defense proteins in vernix caseosa and amniotic fluid.

Role of Vernix caseosa in the neonate: potential application in the adult population.

Vernixuria: another sign of uterine rupture.

Vernix, the newborn, and innate defense.

Antimicrobial polypeptides of human vernix caseosa and amniotic fluid: implications for newborn innate defense.

[The sensitivity of some strains of Klebsiella spp. collected in a neonatal department].

The newborn infant is protected by an innate antimicrobial barrier: peptide antibiotics are present in the skin and vernix caseosa.

Epidermal barrier lipids in human vernix caseosa: corresponding ceramide pattern in vernix and fetal skin.

Vernix caseosa peritonitis presenting post partum as acute cholecystitis.

Surface free energy characterization of vernix caseosa. Potential role in waterproofing the newborn infant.

Vernix caseosa: a natural biofilm in very low birthweight infants.

Characterization of vernix caseosa: water content, morphology, and elemental analysis.

Transmission of electric and magnetic foetal cardiac signals in a case of ectopia cordis: the dominant role of the vernix. caseosa.

Interaction between pulmonary surfactant and vernix: a potential mechanism for induction of amniotic fluid turbidity.

Biased distribution of the branched-chain fatty acids in ceramides of vernix caseosa.

Characterization of vernix caseosa as a natural biofilm: comparison to standard oil-based ointments.

Appendix nodosum (vernix caseosa peritonitis in gastroschisis)

Vernix caseosa peritonitis as a rare complication of cesarean section. A case report.

Vernix caseosa peritonitis: report of two cases with antenatal onset.

Vernix caseosa: an unusual cause of post-cesarean section peritonitis.