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Haohui Lin1, Yu Pan2, Sa Cai1
1Department of Anatomy, Histology & Developmental Biology, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Directly reprogramming somatic cells into induced keratinocyte stem cells (iKSCs) offers a promising solution for wound healing. This review explores lineage transcription factor-mediated reprogramming for generating iKSCs and discusses future skin repair applications.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Biology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Severe trauma and chronic wounds deplete epidermal keratinocyte stem cells (KSCs), impairing natural skin repair.
- Current therapeutic strategies for wound healing often involve KSC supplementation.
- Lineage reprogramming presents a novel method for generating KSCs from other cell types.
Conclusions:
- Induced KSCs (iKSCs) generated via direct lineage reprogramming hold significant potential for therapeutic applications in skin repair.
- Lineage TF-mediated reprogramming offers a viable pathway for generating functional iKSCs.
- Further research into in situ reprogramming is needed to overcome challenges in clinical skin regeneration.
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