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GlossaryFetal Skin

skin of a developing fetus with scarless healing properties

Fetal skin, also known as fetal dermis or fetal epidermis, refers to the skin of a developing fetus. It is characterized by its remarkable ability to heal without scarring, a property that diminishes after birth. This unique regenerative capability is of significant interest in medical research, particularly for developing advanced wound healing therapies and understanding skin development.

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Differential Expression of Fibromodulin, a Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Modulator, in Fetal Skin Development and Scarless Repair

research Differential Expression of Fibromodulin, a Transforming Growth Factor-β Modulator, in Fetal Skin Development and Scarless Repair

168 citations , August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology”

Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.

research Chapter 6 Fetal Skin Wound Healing

89 citations , January 2009 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry”

Fetal skin heals without scarring due to unique cells and processes not present in adult skin healing.

research Development, Characterization, and Use of a Fetal Skin Cell Bank for Tissue Engineering in Wound Healing

71 citations , September 2006 in “Cell Transplantation”

Fetal skin cells from a cell bank heal wounds faster and with less scarring than adult cells.

research Comprehensive analysis of the expression profiles of mRNA, lncRNA, circRNA, and miRNA in primary hair follicles of coarse sheep fetal skin

13 citations , June 2024 in “BMC Genomics”

The research helps understand hair development in sheep, aiding in better wool breeding.

research Fetal Fibroblast Heterogeneity Defines Dermal Architecture during Human Embryonic Skin Development

8 citations , January 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Fetal skin has diverse fibroblast types that change as it develops.

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