Open AccessConcise Review: Human Dermis as an Autologous Source of Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Author(s) -
Vapniarsky Natalia,
Arzi Boaz,
Hu Jerry C.,
Nolta Jan A.,
Athanasiou Kyriacos A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
stem cells translational medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.781
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 2157-6580
pISSN - 2157-6564
DOI - 10.5966/sctm.2015-0084
Subject(s) - regenerative medicine , regeneration (biology) , tissue engineering , stem cell , dermis , biology , mesenchymal stem cell , microbiology and biotechnology , anatomy , genetics
Autologous dermis stem cells (DSCs) are generating excitement and efforts in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This review covers the available literature; provides insight regarding niches, characteristics, and methods of isolating human DSCs; and analyzes current regenerative approaches using human DSCs to assist translation toward therapeutic use.