19 citations
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December 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that gelatin–polycaprolactone/silk fibroin composite membranes with line micropatterns enhanced wound healing in rats by promoting cell alignment, angiogenesis, and increased α-SMA production.
65 citations
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August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study suggests that a novel micropatterned dermal–epidermal matrix (μDERM) enhances keratinocyte function and epidermal morphology, offering potential improvements in skin substitute design for wound healing applications.
July 2026 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a bioengineering platform that creates early-stage hair peg-like structures within tissue-engineered skin substitutes by integrating human keratinocytes and dermal papilla cells with laser-micropatterned collagen scaffolds, providing a foundation for future appendage-inclusive skin regeneration efforts.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Materials horizons” This study developed 3D micropatterns with magnesium silicate nanospheres that mimic vessels and hair follicles for potential use in skin regeneration by reconstructing vasculature and promoting hair growth.
7 citations
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April 2024 in “Life Medicine” This study discusses the challenges in translating organoid models from laboratory settings to clinical and commercial applications, emphasizing the need for engineering approaches like environmental recapitulation and matrix engineering to bridge this gap.