scholarly journals Development of a Multi-Layer Skin Substitute Using Human Hair Keratinic Extract-Based Hybrid 3D Printing

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2584
Author(s):  
Won Seok Choi ◽  
Joo Hyun Kim ◽  
Chi Bum Ahn ◽  
Ji Hyun Lee ◽  
Yu Jin Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Scar Formation ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Skin Substitutes ◽  
Nanofiber Scaffold ◽  
Tissue Reconstruction ◽  
Multiple Cells ◽  
Cell Adhesion And Proliferation ◽  
New Skin

Large-sized or deep skin wounds require skin substitutes for proper healing without scar formation. Therefore, multi-layered skin substitutes that mimic the genuine skin anatomy of multiple layers have attracted attention as suitable skin substitutes. In this study, a novel skin substitute was developed by combining the multi-layer skin tissue reconstruction method with the combination of a human-derived keratinic extract-loaded nano- and micro-fiber using electrospinning and a support structure using 3D printing. A polycaprolactone PCL/keratin electrospun scaffold showed better cell adhesion and proliferation than the keratin-free PCL scaffold, and keratinocytes and fibroblasts showed better survival, adhesion, and proliferation in the PCL/keratin electrospun nanofiber scaffold and microfiber scaffold, respectively. In a co-culture of keratinocytes and fibroblasts using a multi-layered scaffold, the two cells formed the epidermis and dermal layer on the PCL/keratin scaffold without territorial invasion. In the animal study, the PCL/keratin scaffold caused a faster regeneration of new skin without scar formation compared to the PCL scaffold. Our study showed that PCL/keratin scaffolds co-cultured with keratinocytes and fibroblasts promoted the regeneration of the epidermal and dermal layers in deep skin defects. Such finding suggests a new possibility for artificial skin production using multiple cells.

scholarly journals 14-3-3ε protein-loaded 3D hydrogels favor osteogenesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana A. Aldana ◽  
Marina Uhart ◽  
Gustavo A. Abraham ◽  
Diego M. Bustos ◽  
Aldo R. Boccaccini
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Alginate Hydrogel ◽  
Hydrogel Scaffolds ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Cell Adhesion And Proliferation

Abstract3D printing has emerged as vanguard technique of biofabrication to assemble cells, biomaterials and biomolecules in a spatially controlled manner to reproduce native tissues. In this work, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA)/alginate hydrogel scaffolds were obtained by 3D printing and 14-3-3ε protein was encapsulated in the hydrogel to induce osteogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hASC). GelMA/alginate-based grid-like structures were printed and remained stable upon photo-crosslinking. The viscosity of alginate allowed to control the pore size and strand width. A higher viscosity of hydrogel ink enhanced the printing accuracy. Protein-loaded GelMA/alginate-based hydrogel showed a clear induction of the osteogenic differentiation of hASC cells. The results are relevant for future developments of GelMA/alginate for bone tissue engineering given the positive effect of 14-3-3ε protein on both cell adhesion and proliferation.

scholarly journals Invasive Techniques in Scar Management: Skin Substitutes

2020 ◽  
pp. 317-323
Author(s):  
F. W. Timmermans ◽  
E. Middelkoop
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Scar Formation ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Skin Substitutes ◽  
Current State ◽  
Scar Management ◽  
Scar Quality ◽  
Engineered Skin Substitutes ◽  
Invasive Techniques

AbstractIn the last decades, skin substitutes have emerged as an important innovation in improving scar quality. They can be applied during the initial wound management but also during scar reconstruction procedures. This chapter provides an overview on the development, current state, and future of cell-seeded and tissue-engineered skin substitutes. We will discuss some of the most important varieties of skin substitutes in the context of scar formation and wound healing.

scholarly journals Development of a Novel Pre-Vascularized Three-Dimensional Skin Substitute Using Blood Plasma Gel

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1535-1547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niann-Tzyy Dai ◽  
Wen-Shyan Huang ◽  
Fang-Wei Chang ◽  
Lin-Gwei Wei ◽  
Tai-Chun Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Human Plasma ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Skin Substitutes ◽  
Full Thickness Skin ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Thickness Skin

Skin substitutes with existing vascularization are in great demand for the repair of full-thickness skin defects. In the present study, we hypothesized that a pre-vascularized skin substitute can potentially promote wound healing. Novel three-dimensional (3D) skin substitutes were prepared by seeding a mixture of human endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and fibroblasts into a human plasma/calcium chloride formed gel scaffold, and seeding keratinocytes onto the surface of the plasma gel. The capacity of the EPCs to differentiate into a vascular-like tubular structure was evaluated using immunohistochemistry analysis and WST-8 assay. Experimental studies in mouse full-thickness skin wound models showed that the pre-vascularized gel scaffold significantly accelerated wound healing 7 days after surgery, and resembled normal skin structures after 14 days post-surgery. Histological analysis revealed that pre-vascularized gel scaffolds were well integrated in the host skin, resulting in the vascularization of both the epidermis and dermis in the wound area. Moreover, mechanical strength analysis demonstrated that the healed wound following the implantation of the pre-vascularized gel scaffolds exhibited good tensile strength. Taken together, this novel pre-vascularized human plasma gel scaffold has great potential in skin tissue engineering.

Comparison of Skin Substitutes for Acute and Chronic Wound Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (03) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Caroline Bay ◽  
Zachary Chizmar ◽  
Edward M. Reece ◽  
Jessie Z. Yu ◽  
Julian Winocour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Wound ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcers ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Skin Substitutes ◽  
Treatment Alternative ◽  
Chronic Wound Management

AbstractChronic and acute wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and burns, respectively, can be difficult to treat, especially when autologous skin transplantations are unavailable. Skin substitutes can be used as a treatment alternative by providing the structural elements and growth factors necessary for reepithelialization and revascularization from a nonautologous source. As of 2020, there are 76 commercially available skin substitute products; this article provides a review of the relevant literature related to the major categories of skin substitutes available.

scholarly journals From Grafts to Human Bioengineered Vascularized Skin Substitutes

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (21) ◽  
pp. 8197
Author(s):  
Wasima Oualla-Bachiri ◽  
Ana Fernández-González ◽  
María I. Quiñones-Vico ◽  
Salvador Arias-Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Thermal Regulation ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Skin Substitutes ◽  
Normal Wound Healing ◽  
Physiological Homeostasis ◽  
Promising Solution ◽  
Native Skin

The skin plays an important role in the maintenance of the human’s body physiological homeostasis. It acts as a coverage that protects against infective microorganism or biomechanical impacts. Skin is also implied in thermal regulation and fluid balance. However, skin can suffer several damages that impede normal wound-healing responses and lead to chronic wounds. Since the use of autografts, allografts, and xenografts present source limitations and intense rejection associated problems, bioengineered artificial skin substitutes (BASS) have emerged as a promising solution to address these problems. Despite this, currently available skin substitutes have many drawbacks, and an ideal skin substitute has not been developed yet. The advances that have been produced on tissue engineering techniques have enabled improving and developing new arising skin substitutes. The aim of this review is to outline these advances, including commercially available skin substitutes, to finally focus on future tissue engineering perspectives leading to the creation of autologous prevascularized skin equivalents with a hypodermal-like layer to achieve an exemplary skin substitute that fulfills all the biological characteristics of native skin and contributes to wound healing.

scholarly journals Application of an Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase–Expressing Skin Substitute Improves Scar Formation in a Fibrotic Animal Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 132 (5) ◽  
pp. 1501-1505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Chavez-Munoz ◽  
Ryan Hartwell ◽  
Reza B. Jalili ◽  
Matthew Carr ◽  
Ruhangiz T. Kilani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Model ◽  
Scar Formation ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Indoleamine 2,3 Dioxygenase

scholarly journals Development of 3D Tissue Reconstruction Method from Single-cell RNA-seq Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoya Mori ◽  
Junko Yamane ◽  
Kenta Kobayashi ◽  
Nobuko Taniyama ◽  
Takanori Tano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Cell ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Marker Gene ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Marker Genes ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Reconstruction Methods ◽  
Tissue Reconstruction

In silico three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of tissues/organs based on single-cell profiles is required to comprehensively understand how individual cells are organized in actual tissues/organs. Although several tissue reconstruction methods have been developed, they are still insufficient to map cells on the original tissues in terms of both scale and quality. In this study, we aim to develop a novel informatics approach which can reconstruct whole and various tissues/organs in silico. As the first step of this project, we conducted single-cell transcriptome analysis of 38 individual cells obtained from two mouse blastocysts (E3.5d) and tried to reconstruct blastocyst structures in 3D. In reconstruction step, each cell position is estimated by 3D principal component analysis and expression profiles of cell adhesion genes as well as other marker genes. In addition, we also proposed a reconstruction method without using marker gene information. The resulting reconstructed blastocyst structures implied an indirect relationship between the genes of Myh9 and Oct4.

scholarly journals Allogeneic Skin Substitutes Versus Human Placental Membrane Products in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Narrative Comparative Evaluation of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Luck ◽  
Timo Rodi ◽  
Alexander Geierlehner ◽  
Afshin Mosahebi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcers ◽  
Skin Substitutes

Outcomes following standard wound care (SWC) for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain suboptimal. Supplementing SWC with tissue engineered allogeneic cellular wound therapies represents an emerging treatment strategy. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of allogeneic skin substitutes and human placental membrane allografts in the management of DFUs. Ovid MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched from inception to October 2017. Any randomized controlled trial (RCT) with an allogeneic skin substitute or placental membrane allograft intervention group was included. Our primary outcome measure was the proportion of completely healed ulcers. Secondary outcome measures included time to complete wound healing and local adverse event rates. Each study was assessed for risk of bias and the quality of evidence was appraised using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach. Moderate quality evidence from 11 included RCTs demonstrated that both allogeneic cellular approaches improve the proportion of completely healed ulcers at 6 and 12 weeks. One RCT showed that a placental membrane allograft was superior to an allogeneic skin substitute, although this has yet to be repeated in other studies. The addition of allogeneic cellular wound products to SWC improves DFU outcomes. Further studies are required to conclusively establish if placental membrane allografts are superior to allogeneic skin substitutes.

Suprathel, a New Skin Substitute, in the Management of Partial-Thickness Burn Wounds

2008 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardy Schwarze ◽  
Markus Küntscher ◽  
Christian Uhlig ◽  
Helmut Hierlemann ◽  
Lukas Prantl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Substitute ◽  
Burn Wounds ◽  
Partial Thickness ◽  
Partial Thickness Burn ◽  
New Skin
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