The University of Pretoria has developed a novel skin replacement product that paves the way for 3D bioprinting of natural skin, offering a promising alternative to traditional skin grafts.
The acellular dermal scaffold ADS, which mimics human skin, has shown accelerated healing in animal models, addressing a critical need for treating complex secondary intention wounds.
The researcher, Doctor Hafiza Parkar, says her research was a culmination of an eight-year journey.
