Skin-on-a-chip models: General overview and future perspectives

I Risueño, L Valencia, JL Jorcano, D Velasco - APL bioengineering, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
Over the last few years, several advances have been made toward the development and
production of in vitro human skin models for the analysis and testing of cosmetic and …

Organ-specific endothelial cell differentiation and impact of microenvironmental cues on endothelial heterogeneity

L Gifre-Renom, M Daems, A Luttun… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Endothelial cells throughout the body are heterogeneous, and this is tightly linked to the
specific functions of organs and tissues. Heterogeneity is already determined from …

Chronic wound healing models

K Flynn, NN Mahmoud, S Sharifi, LJ Gould… - ACS Pharmacology & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In this paper, we review and analyze the commonly available wound healing models
reported in the literature and discuss their advantages and issues, considering their …

Engineering edgeless human skin with enhanced biomechanical properties

A Pappalardo, D Alvarez Cespedes, S Fang… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Despite the advancements in skin bioengineering, 3D skin constructs are still produced as
flat tissues with open edges, disregarding the fully enclosed geometry of human skin …

Strategies for vascularized skin models in vitro

C Gao, C Lu, H Qiao, Y Zhang, H Liu, Z Jian… - Biomaterials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
As the largest organ of the human body, the skin has a complex multi-layered structure. The
composition of the skin includes cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), vascular networks, and …

Advancements in 3D skin bioprinting: processes, bioinks, applications and sensor integration

ID Derman, T Rivera, LG Cerda, YP Singh… - … Journal of Extreme …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted landscape of skin bioprinting,
revolutionizing dermatological research. The applications of skin bioprinting utilizing …

Vascularized 3D human skin models in the forefront of dermatological research

R Rimal, S Muduli, P Desai, AB Marquez… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In vitro engineered skin models are emerging as an alternative platform to reduce and
replace animal testing in dermatological research. Despite the progress made in recent …

A 3D millifluidic model of a dermal perivascular microenvironment on a chip

C Martinelli, A Bocconi, S Milone, T Baldissera… - Lab on a Chip, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
The process of angiogenesis plays a pivotal role in skin regeneration, ensuring the provision
of nutrients and oxygen to the nascent tissue, thanks to the formation of novel microvascular …

Unlocking the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells for wound healing: the next frontier of regenerative medicine

BC Dash, L Korutla, P Vallabhajosyula… - Advances in Wound …, 2022 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Nonhealing wounds are a significant burden for the health care system all over
the world. Existing treatment options are not enough to promote healing, highlighting the …

Coculture to Vascularization Transition in Bioengineered Skin Grafts through VEGF-Associated Pathways Tracked by Exosomal Biomarkers

S Dasgupta, A Barui - Biomaterials Science, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Inadequate vasculature poses a significant challenge in the clinical translation of tissue
engineering constructs. Current strategies for vascularization typically recruit short-lived …