Biotechnological application of human amniotic membrane in skin reconstruction

D. Navolan, I. Ciohat, S. Vladareanu, R. Vladareanu, O. Nicodin, B. Panaite, D. Nemescu, N. Bacalbasa, D. Badiu, T. Hangan

Abstract: The human amniotic membrane (HAM) has a long history of use in surgical diagnostic. Therefore, the discoveries of cell populations from HAM, which are capable to differentiate into different skin types have been stimulating further research in characterizing this cells and their biotechnological application. Since the discovery of HAM-derived cell characteristics, the interest of big pharmaceutical industry has become more visible in application to skin grafts. In this context, we provide an overview of the recent progress and future perspectives of HAM-derived cells in skin tissue reconstruction and further biotechnological application.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2015.190

Keywords: amniotic membrane, amniotic-derived cells, skin types, reconstruction, biotechnology.