The heterogeneity of dermal mesenchymal cells reproduced in skin equivalents regulates barrier function and elasticity
Shun Kimura, Sachiko Sekiya, Sawa Yamashiro, Tetsutaro Kikuchi, Masatoshi Haga, Tatsuya Shimizu
This study creates human skin equivalents with heterogeneous dermal mesenchymal cells that enhance skin barrier function and elasticity, enabling in vitro drug testing.
EMBO Reports · Apr 1, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering