Human Skin

Top things found in human skin (vs in reconstructed human skin models) Covering nearly two square meters, skin is our body’s largest organ and a common pathway for administering drugs—whether through topical applications, subcutaneous injections, intradermal routes, or medical devices. With its complex network of immune cells, the skin plays an essential role in testing the efficacy and safety ofRead more

This application note highlights new comparative data on T cell dynamics in HypoSkin^® and InflammaSkin^®, generated using flow cytometric analysis.

Human skin to better predict clinical trial outcomes Based on the Tech Nation interview with Dr. Eric Merle, our Chief Bussiness Innovation Officer by Moira Gunn, in February 2022. The entire Tech Nation Radio Podcast is available here. Eric's interview starts at 44:00 mins. Close is not good enough We've grown used to testing drugs in animals because some animalsRead more

Before proceeding to clinical trials in humans, today’s scientists study drug efficacy and toxicity in animals. Even though animal studies clearly raise ethical questions, it is considered even more unethical to conduct studies directly on humans without prior testing. Genoskin provides a unique alternative to animal testing and to human trials, using real, immunocompetent human skin. Why human skin isRead more

Top advantages of ordering NativeSkin access® vs sourcing skin directly from hospitals Interested in trying NativeSkin access®? Do you still think that sourcing skin samples directly from hospitals is the only valid way? Let us change your mind with these top advantages to ordering  NativeSkin access® online! NativeSkin access® is a patented human skin model that makes the culture, treatment,Read more

Top differences between human and animal skin Are animal models used in skin research? Animal models have been widely used in skin research. They are often used to study percutaneous absorption, wound healing, skin inflammation and psoriasis. These studies require relevant models in terms of structure and immunology to assess human skin response and to de-risk clinical trials on humans. TheRead more