The existence of glucosylated cholesterol (GlcChol) in tissue has recently been recognized. GlcChol is generated from glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and cholesterol through transglucosylation by two retaining β-glucosidases, GBA and GBA2. Given the abundance of GBA, GlcCer and cholesterol in the skin's stratum corneum (SC), we studied the occurrence of GlcChol. A significant amount of GlcChol was detected in SC (6 pmol/mg weight). The ratio GlcChol/GlcCer is higher in SC than epidermis, 0.083 and 0.011, respectively. Examination of GlcChol in patients with Netherton syndrome revealed comparable levels (11 pmol/mg). Concluding, GlcChol was identified as a novel component in SC and is likely locally metabolized by GBA. The physiological function of GlcChol in the SC warrants future investigation.
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