January 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering” A 3D model of Dupuytren’s disease was developed for better drug testing.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Researchers developed a 3D model of human hair follicle cells that can help understand hair growth and test new hair loss treatments.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The study presents a three-dimensional wounded skin equivalent (3DWoundSE) as a more physiologically relevant in vitro model for studying wound healing, addressing limitations of traditional 2D cultures and animal models. The 3DWoundSE replicates key wound responses, such as increased lactate dehydrogenase and apoptosis-inducing factor expression, dynamic proliferation changes, and elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines. It offers a reproducible and ethical alternative to animal models, with applications in dermatological research, drug development, and therapeutic screening. While it provides a human-relevant platform for preclinical testing, limitations include the use of non-human collagen and the absence of skin appendages. Future improvements could involve disease-specific modifications and the incorporation of immune cells and microfluidic platforms.