Vital roles of stem cells and biomaterials in skin tissue engineering

January 2015 in “ World Journal of Stem Cells ”

Abu Bakar Mohd Hilmi

stem cells biomaterials skin tissue engineering engineered bilayered skin substitutes scaffold-free techniques skin replacement products cell proliferation cell differentiation grafting

TLDR Stem cells and biomaterials are key to improving skin substitutes for medical use.

The document discussed the advancements in skin tissue engineering, highlighting the shift from traditional scaffold-based methods to scaffold-free techniques. Stem cells played a crucial role in transforming the field by contributing to the development of engineered bilayered skin substitutes. The use of biomaterials and skin replacement products was emphasized as a strategy to enhance cell proliferation, differentiation, and safety during grafting. These innovations aimed to improve the effectiveness and application of skin substitutes in clinical settings.

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