[Study of apoptosis in normal skin tissues].

Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to investigate the apoptosis in normal human skin by examination of all epidermal layers.

Material And Methods: The normal skin epidermis of 15 healthy subjects was investigated by TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-X nick end labeling) technique. Apoptotic cells were evaluated in the germinative and differential compartments and stratum corneum.