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Glossary In Vitro Models

experimental systems studying biological processes outside living organisms

In Vitro Models refer to experimental systems used to study biological processes outside of a living organism, typically in a controlled laboratory environment. These models often involve the use of cell cultures or tissue samples to investigate cellular behaviors, drug responses, or disease mechanisms, providing valuable insights without the ethical and practical complexities of in vivo (within a living organism) studies.

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research Skin and hair on-a-chip: in vitro skin models versus ex vivo tissue maintenance with dynamic perfusion

208 citations , January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip”

The researchers described a chip-based bioreactor platform for dynamic perfusion, which may enhance in vitro skin models by introducing mechanical shear stress and extending culture periods.

research In vitro skin models to study epithelial regeneration from the hair follicle

19 citations , March 2017 in “PLoS ONE”

This study found that intact pilosebaceous units were more effective than truncated hair follicles at regenerating a multilayered epidermis in a de-epidermalized dermis in vitro.

research In Vitro Skin Models for Pigmentary Disorders: From Reconstructed Tissues to Skin-on-a-Chip Platforms

August 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials”

This review examines human-relevant in vitro models for studying pigmentation disorders, identifying both challenges and advancements in replicating human pigmentation processes and disease-specific pathology in vitro.

research Modeling aging in a culture dish: towards the development of more sophisticated in vitro models of human skin aging

March 2026 in “Ageing Research Reviews”

This review highlights the complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing skin aging, emphasizing the need for advanced human-specific models to study aging mechanisms and develop new therapies.

research Bioengineered Skin Intended as In Vitro Model for Pharmacosmetics, Skin Disease Study and Environmental Skin Impact Analysis

26 citations , October 2020 in “Biomedicines”

This review discusses the applications and potential of Bioengineered Artificial Skin Substitutes in cosmetics and pharmacology research, with no new clinical findings reported.

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