“Stem cells in burn wound healing: A systematic review of the literature”

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells characterized by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation into various cell types. The use of stem cells to regenerate damaged tissues and organs has given rise to great hopes in the treatment of a variety of conditions, for which current therapeutic options are ineffective. The use of stem cells has attracted considerable interest also in the field of wound healing, and burns in particular, as a means to promote skin regeneration. However, such stem cell therapies remain experimental.
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research