Human epidermis has been produced in vitro for decades using adult epidermal stem cells from donors to provide cell therapy. (istem.eu)
«If you have a gene correction strategy,» he says, «you'd better have these primitive epidermal stem cells in mind.» (sciencemag.org)
Epidermal stem cells known as holoclones (shown in pink) were responsible for regenerating the young epidermolysis bullosa patient's skin, while other cell types disappeared over time. (sciencemag.org)