Hair-Bearing Human Skin Generated Entirely From Pluripotent Stem Cells

    June 2020 in “ Nature ”
    Jiyoon Lee, Cyrus C. Rabbani, Hongyu Gao, Matthew R. Steinhart, Benjamin M. Woodruff, Zachary E. Pflum, Alexander Kim, Stefan Heller, Yunlong Liu, Taha Z. Shipchandler, Karl R. Koehler
    TLDR Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
    Researchers successfully generated hair-bearing human skin entirely from pluripotent stem cells, marking a significant advancement in regenerative medicine. The study demonstrated the ability to create complex skin structures, including hair follicles, which could potentially be used for skin grafts, studying skin diseases, and developing treatments for conditions such as alopecia and other forms of hair loss. The engineered skin exhibited characteristics similar to natural human skin, including hair follicles capable of producing hair, and provided a promising platform for future therapeutic applications.
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