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In Vitro Three-Dimensional Skin Tissue Constructs, Tinashe Dereck Gombedza
In Vitro Three-Dimensional Skin Tissue Constructs, Tinashe Dereck Gombedza
Theses
Human skin provides fortification against peripheral threats which may compromise the integrity and health of the human body. Its presence as the largest human organ forms a protective barrier making it an effective first line of defence against pathogenic, chemical and physical damage. Tissue engineering technology has enabled the development of in vitro three-dimensional (3D) organotypic skin cultures in order to understand the skin's physiology and architecture. This advancement has enabled the use of 3D skin model platforms to study skin diseases and conditions as well as facilitate drug discovery, clinical research and cosmetic product development.
In this study, an …