Not Signed In - Genetically Altered Cells May Help Artificial Skin Fight Infection
Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:00 AM EST
... Cincinnati burn researchers have created genetically modified skin cells that, when added to cultured skin substitutes, may help fight off potentially lethal infections in patients with severe burns. Led by University of Cincinnati scientists, the team found that skin cells that were genetically altered to produce higher levels of a protein known as human beta defensin 4 killed more bacteria than normal skin cells. ...
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