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Donald T. Downing

Donald T. Downing

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
66
Citations
14045
World Ranking
8761
National Ranking
3921

Overview

Donald T. Downing is affiliated with the University of Iowa in the United States. Their academic profile is characterized by involvement in various aspects of research, though specific fields of study or recent papers are not listed.

While no detailed information on publications, co-authors, or frequent publication venues is available, Downing's connection with a well-established institution suggests active participation in scholarly activities within their academic community.

No recent papers, awards, or specific main and subfields of study have been publicly documented. Similarly, data about any book publications or major research topics tied to Downing is not present.

Due to the absence of information on research topics or publications, it is not possible to list notable works or collaborative partners. However, their continued affiliation with the University of Iowa implies ongoing engagement in research and education within their discipline.

Best Publications

  • Presence of intact intercellular lipid lamellae in the upper layers of the stratum corneum

    Kathi C Madison;Donald C Swartzendruber;Philip W Wertz;Donald T Downing

  • Ceramides of pig epidermis: structure determination

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

  • The Composition of the Ceramides from Human Stratum Corneum and from Comedones

    Philip W. Wertz;Marion C. Miethke;Sherri A. Long;John S. Strauss

  • Evidence That the Corneocyte Has a Chemically Bound Lipid Envelope

    Donald C Swartzendruber;Philip W Wertz;Kathi C Madison;Donald T Downing

  • Molecular models of the Intercellular Lipid Lamellae in Mammalian Stratum Corneum

    Donald C. Swartzendruber;Philip W. Wertz;David J. Kitko;Kathi C. Madison

  • Lipid and protein structures in the permeability barrier of mammalian epidermis.

    Donald T. Downing

  • 6-Hydroxy-4-sphingenine in human epidermal ceramides.

    K J Robson;M E Stewart;S Michelsen;N D Lazo

  • Glycolipids in Mammalian Epidermis: Structure and Function in the Water Barrier

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

  • Essential fatty acids and acne.

    Donald T. Downing;Mary Ellen Stewart;Philip W. Wertz;John S. Strauss

  • Composition and morphology of epidermal cyst lipids.

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;Kathi C. Madison;Donald T. Downing

  • Covalently bound ω-hydroxyacylsphingosine in the stratum corneum

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

  • Preparation of liposomes from stratum corneum lipids

    Philip W Wertz;William Abraham;Lukas Landmann;Donald T Downing

  • Human stratum corneum polar lipids and desquamation

    S A Long;P W Wertz;J S Strauss;D T Downing

  • Acylglucosylceramides of pig epidermis: structure determination

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing

  • Sphingolipids of the Stratum Corneum and Lamellar Granules of Fetal Rat Epidemis

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald T. Downing;Ruth K. Freinkel;Thomas N. Traczyk

  • Effect of essential fatty acid deficiency on the epidermal sphingolipids of the rat

    Philip W. Wertz;El Soon Cho;Donald T. Downing

  • The role of the corneocyte lipid envelopes in cohesion of the stratum corneum.

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;David J. Kitko;Kathi C. Madison

  • Skin Lipids: An Update

    Donald T. Downing;Mary Ellen Stewart;Philip W. Wertz;Sabin W. Colton

  • Essential fatty acids and epidermal integrity.

    Philip W. Wertz;Donald C. Swartzendruber;William Abraham;Kathi C. Madison

  • Age-related changes in sebaceous wax ester secretion rates in men and women.

    Ellen Jacobsen;Julie K. Billings;Rita A. Frantz;Carolyn K. Kinney

Frequent Co-Authors

Philip W. Wertz
Philip W. Wertz University of Iowa
Ian C. Mackenzie
Ian C. Mackenzie Queen Mary University of London
John Turk
John Turk Washington University in St. Louis

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