Human Cytomegalovirus Infects and Remodels 3D-biofabricated Skin Equivalents
Haiwei Zhai, Hunter Novacek, Olivia Warriner, Meghan Biegert, Peter Angeletti, Fanben Meng, Lindsey B. Crawford
This study infects and evaluates HCMV in a 3D biofabricated skin model, showing productive infection and reduced viral transit in 3D cultures compared to 2D.
bioRxiv · Aug 22, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology