Pluripotent stem cells potentialities and differentiation abilities

Human body contains approximately 30 trillons of cells. While mature cells exert a specific function...

Human sebocyte models and acne

Introduction to Sebocytes Sebocytes are the major cells within sebaceous glands. These glands are localized within the derm, but belong...

In vitro models of Retinal Pigment Epithelium: a brief literature review

Introduction The Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) is a monolayer of pigmented cells directly abutting the photoreceptors of the retina....

In vitro models of melanocytes: a brief literature review

Introduction Melanocyte are melanin producing cells that are responsible for the skin pigmentation, and its protection against UV...

Skin models and hiPSC: toward a new paradigm

The skin is the largest organ of the human body: it plays a key protective role, as well as an important social role. The skin consists...

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