11 citations
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that CD26+ fibroblasts are crucial for effective extracellular matrix production and achieving rapid epidermal and dermal homeostasis in human tissue-engineered skin substitutes transplanted onto rodents.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials advances” This study used 3D bioprinting to implant epidermal stem cells, skin-derived precursors, and Matrigel into mouse wounds, successfully regenerating hair follicles and skin components within four weeks, with minimal impact on stem cell viability and stemness.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review covers cell transplantation methods for genitourinary reconstruction, discussing tissue sources and complications but presenting no new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “Current Stem Cell Reports” This review highlights that stem cell-based therapies show promise in skin regeneration for conditions like chronic wounds and burns due to their regenerative and immunomodulatory effects, though challenges like safety and scalability limit widespread clinical use.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This review highlights the potential of exosomes, particularly those derived from mesenchymal stromal cells, for treating skin conditions and regeneration, but it also identifies challenges in their production and application.
This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that using 3D spheroid formation and genetic modification significantly enhanced the hair-inducing capacity of human dermal papilla cells in engineered skin constructs.
This study found that a skin-like structure can be generated in vitro by implanting early passage hair follicle bulb cells into collagen/chitosan porous scaffolds.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses various tissue engineering approaches for hair follicle regeneration and biomaterials used, emphasizing its potential despite current clinical challenges.
69 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in developing in vitro human skin models incorporating components like vasculature for drug testing and disease research, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that implanting μm-scale full-thickness columns of human skin tissue into immunodeficient mice restored key features of normal human skin, suggesting potential for human wound repair with minimal donor site morbidity.
184 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that enhancing human skin constructs with hair follicles through engineered cell organization and vascularization improved hair growth in immunodeficient mice, suggesting potential advances for treating alopecia and chronic wounds.
56 citations
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.
45 citations
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December 2007 in “The FASEB journal” This study demonstrated that hair follicle bulge stem cells can form epidermis in a tissue-engineered skin model, highlighting the significance of K5/K17 filaments in slow-cycling stem cell subsets.
37 citations
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October 2017 in “Advanced drug delivery reviews” This review explores the mechanisms of skin repigmentation and therapeutic strategies for pigmentation disorders following burn injuries, but it presents no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” This review highlights the need for improved methods in cosmetic safety assessment, emphasizing the potential of engineered skin tissue for more effective detection and toxicological evaluation of cosmetic products, compared to traditional methods.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” This study explored the development of GelMet, an electrospun hybrid nanofiber scaffold made from gelatin and PEG methacrylate, which demonstrated strong mechanical properties and effectively supported cell growth in vitro, suggesting its potential for skin tissue engineering applications.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes the research on bioactive materials that modulate the skin microenvironment to promote wound healing and highlights the essential role of the fascial layer, without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses scaffold materials and properties used in epidermal tissue engineering to promote skin regeneration and reports no new research findings.
January 2026 in “International journal of high school research” This review discusses how combining single-cell RNA sequencing and 3D bioprinting is advancing skin tissue engineering by enhancing cellular-level precision and addressing challenges like vascularization, ultimately improving regenerative outcomes and therapeutic strategies.
22 citations
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October 2012 in “International Wound Journal” This review discusses recent advancements in engineering bioengineered skin substitutes and highlights ongoing challenges, emphasizing the need for improvements in replicating uninjured skin; it reports no new experimental results.
55 citations
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing, focusing on strategies to create pro-regenerative scaffolds for repairing damaged skin, and reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
31 citations
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August 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This review discusses autologous dermis-derived stem cells and their potential in regenerative medicine, summarizing current literature on their niches, characteristics, and applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
24 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in skin bioprinting techniques and applications, including hair follicles and pigmentation, while addressing the need for improvements in vascularization, safety, and clinical translation, according to the authors.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” This study developed a genetic toolbox to engineer Cutibacterium acnes for dermal applications, successfully creating a strain that secretes antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress in a UV stress model.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This review of stem cell-based tissue engineering treatments in preclinical burn wound models reports promising improvements in skin repair, suggesting potential as an enhanced therapy for burn wounds.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” This study discusses the potential health risks associated with occupational radiation exposure, including genetic mutations, cancers, and other diseases, and outlines strategies for prevention and occupational health safety.