Skin regeneration from genetically modified cells

Scientists at the University of Cincinnati, USA have successfully created skin against pathogens to regenerate the skin of severely burned patients by transplanting transgenic cells into alternative skin.

Damaged cells or transgenic burns will be able to protect against infection and not be affected by antibiotics.(Photo of BBC)

In the laboratory, genetically engineered skin cells kill more positive bacteria than normal skin. Burns are a favorable environment for bacteria to grow because damaged skin is no longer able to protect itself.

Usually, burns are applied and kept clean to help prevent infection.

Now, by using genetically modified skin cells, it is possible to actively reduce the likelihood of infection, improve graft tissue regeneration and reduce the dependence of antibiotics.

During the study, the scientists discovered genetically engineered skin cells that produced a high-level HND4 protein capable of killing many types of bacteria compared to normal skin cells. .

HBD4 protein is one of the proteins that exists in the body as part of the immune system. Scientists believe that transplanting transgenic skin cells into grafted skin will create an increase in the immune system.

BS.Dorothy Supp if this therapy successfully tested on people opens a new direction for infection control treatment with promising choices for burns.

In addition, less dependence on antiviral drugs is also one of the methods to minimize emergency patients with antibiotic-resistant viruses.

Because transplanted skin tissue is not connected to the blood circulation system during transplantation, they should not be exposed to antibiotics being infused into the body or antibiotics from the immune system. of the body against infection.

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