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[Methodologic aspects in cultivating human keratinocytes].

B Wilke, B Bandemir

    Dermatologische Monatschrift
    |January 1, 1989
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    Human keratinocyte culture provides a versatile model for biological research and in vitro epidermis production. This study details a refined method for isolating and culturing these cells for potential grafting applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell Biology
    • Tissue Engineering
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Human keratinocyte culture is a vital technique established by Rheinwald and Green (1975).
    • This method serves as a model for cell biology, pharmacology, and biochemistry.
    • It is crucial for generating in vitro epidermis for grafting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a procedure for isolating and culturing human keratinocytes.
    • To investigate the effects of different culture conditions on keratinocyte growth.
    • To optimize the production of in vitro epidermis suitable for grafting.

    Main Methods:

    • Human skin (1-2 cm²) was trypsinized overnight at 4°C to yield 1-2 million epidermal cells.
    • Primary keratinocyte cultures were established on mitomycin C-treated NIH 3T3 fibroblasts.
    • Cells were cultured in Eagle MEM or a mixture of Dulbecco's MEM and Ham F12 (3:1), supplemented with growth factors.
    • Subcultures were grown on NIH 3T3 feeder cells or coated dishes (collagen/fibronectin).

    Main Results:

    • Subconfluence was reached in 15-20 days with Eagle MEM and 10-15 days with the MEM/Ham F12 mixture.
    • Multilayered epidermal sheets developed within 12-15 days of subculture.
    • The study demonstrates successful isolation and culturing of human keratinocytes.

    Conclusions:

    • The described procedure enables efficient isolation and culture of human keratinocytes.
    • Optimized culture conditions promote rapid development of multilayered epidermal sheets.
    • This method supports the production of in vitro epidermis for potential therapeutic applications.

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