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University of Queensland Australia researchers have been the first in the world to successfully grow fully functioning human skin in a laboratory that could one day help find better treatments for psoriasis.
Source: uq.edu.au
*Funding: Metro North Health
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Dr Shafiee said.
“This is the most life-like skin model that’s been developed anywhere in the world and will allow us to study diseases and test treatments more accurately”
“It developed just like natural human skin, with layers, hair follicles, pigmentation, appendage patterning, nerves, and most importantly, its own blood supply”
“This skin model will enable us to further progress those treatments, along with wound healing, regenerative medicine and precision dermatology"
“Skin disorders can be difficult to treat, and it’s a real breakthrough to be able to provide hope for people living with chronic conditions such as psoriasis"
Source: uq.edu.au
*Funding: Metro North Health