Construction of 3D, layered skin, microsized tissues by using cell beads for cellular function analysis.

Morimoto, Yuya; Tanaka, Risa; Takeuchi, Shoji · Adv Healthc Mater · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Microsized skin cell beads consisting of 3D layered structures with epidermal and dermal cells have been fabricated. The beads are monodisperse, type-I collagen beads encapsulating dermal cells and covered by epidermal cells. The beads can be used in individual analyses of cellular functions and respond to chemical stimulation.

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