More recently, studies have investigated adhesins for human keratinocytes and their ... exhibits different patterns of colonization to skin epithelial layers, which may contribute to long-term ...

The project is now transitioning from rodent studies into large animals such as pigs, whose skin is more similar to human epithelium. Human trials should begin next year. Where the DOD project is ...

Sheets of epithelial cells cover the surfaces of human bodies, including the skin and internal organs, and serve as essential ...