4.30.2007

Technology Review: Faster-Healing Artificial Skin

Technology Review: Faster-Healing Artificial Skin: "Artificial skin that slowly releases a stem-cell-attracting protein could improve the healing process for patients with severe burns and for diabetics with foot ulcers. Preliminary studies combining a commonly used skin substitute with a growth factor have demonstrated faster healing in mice. The animals even appear to have regenerated new tissue, rather than scar tissue."