Sentences with phrase «help skin graft»
Researchers from Japan's RIKEN institute announced in April that they have grown skin from mouse stem cells in a process that one day may help skin graft recipients.
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When grafted onto bald mice, the cells produced not only furry tufts but stretches of skin complete with the oil - producing glands that help keep it supple as well.
«Inflammation is important in an injury because it helps to kill off bugs and prevent infection, but during a skin graft inflammation is a problem and can cause rejection of the new skin,» explains Dr Haycock.
Atkins will require skin grafts and rehabilitation sessions to help regain his strength and ability to walk.
The skin graft will cover over the wounds on both rear limbs to help him heal faster, and provide a stronger, tougher covering over his wounds.
It can take victims months to recover and extensive surgery may be necessary in order to remove dead skin, attach skin grafts, and help with scarring.