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Review
. 2018 May 28:6:13.
doi: 10.1186/s41038-018-0117-0. eCollection 2018.

Cell therapy for severe burn wound healing

Zhe Li  1   2   3 , Peter Maitz  1   2   3
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Review

Cell therapy for severe burn wound healing

Zhe Li et al. Burns Trauma. .

Abstract

Cell therapy has emerged as an important component of life-saving procedures in treating burns. Over past decades, advances in stem cells and regenerative medicine have offered exciting opportunities of developing cell-based alternatives and demonstrated the potential and feasibility of various stem cells for burn wound healing. However, there are still scientific and technical issues that should be resolved to facilitate the full potential of the cellular devices. More evidence from large, randomly controlled trials is also needed to understand the clinical impact of cell therapy in burns. This article aims to provide an up-to-date review of the research development and clinical applications of cell therapies in burn wound healing and skin regeneration.

Keywords: Burn injuries; Cell therapy; Skin; Skin regeneration; Stem cells; Wound healing.

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Conflict of interest statement

Not applicableThe authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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