Effect of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells on Scar Formation and Remodeling in a Pig Model: A Pilot Study

In Sik Yun, Yeo Reum Jeon, Won Jai Lee, Jae Wook Lee, Dong Kyun Rah, Kwan Chul Tark, Dae Hyun Lew

Dermatologic Surgery · 2012 · 127 citations · 14 references

Abstract

Local injection of ASCs decreases scar size and provides better color quality and scar pliability. It decreases the activity of mast cells and inhibits the action of TGF-β against fibroblasts and positively stimulates scar remodeling through greater expression of MMP molecules.

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