Organotypic cocultures as skin equivalents: A complex and sophisticated in vitro system

<p>To assess the role of genes required for skin organogenesis, tissue regeneration and homeostasis, we have established in vitro skin equivalents composed of primary cells or cell lines, respectively. In these organotypic cocultures keratinocytes generate a normal epidermis irrespective of th...

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Main Authors: Stark Hans-J&uuml;rgen, Szabowski Axel, Fusenig Norbert E., Maas-Szabowski Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:Biological Procedures Online
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Online Access:http://www.biologicalprocedures.com/bpo/arts/1/72/m72.htm