Studying the Human Skin Microbiome Using 3D In Vitro Skin Models
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Labskin is a commercial 3D in vitro skin model based on the original Leeds Model specifically developed for studying interactions between the skin and its microbiome. Further development of the microbiology protocols for growth, preparation, inoculation, and recovery have enabled Labskin to be used for a wide variety of applications in skin microbiology. The method of construction of the model using a fibrin rather than collagen based dermal matrix also provides for a more robust physical structure, which may have benefits for using Labskin in a wide variety of testing applications.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015