Cultured epidermal stem cells in regenerative medicine

Abstract Transplantation of cultured epidermal cell sheets (CES) has long been used to treat patients with burns, chronic wounds, and stable vitiligo. In patients with large area burns this can be a life-saving procedure. The ultimate goal, however, is to restore all normal functions of the skin and...

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Main Authors: Catherine J. Jackson, Kim Alexander Tønseth, Tor Paaske Utheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0587-1