10 Questions
Which type of tissue engineered skin contains only dermal components?
Dermal skin substitute
What is the classification of skin substitutes based on the type of biomaterial used?
Biological (autologous, allogeneic, xenogeneic) or Synthetic (biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Why can none of the three types of tissue engineered skin fully simulate native skin?
They lack both dermal and epidermal components
What are the essential characteristics that the ideal tissue-engineered skin substitute must possess?
Biomechanical properties and barrier function
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the design and development of an ideal skin substitute?
Inflammatory reactions and toxicity
What is the primary function of establishing a mechanical barrier in a bioengineered skin substitute?
To restrict fluid loss, wound colonization, and vapor transit
Which skin substitute consists of dermal and epidermal layers?
OrCel® Ortec International Inc., USA
What material is the TissueTech Autograft System made of?
Polyethylene oxide terephthalate (PEO)/polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Which skin substitute is a sprayed suspension of allogeneic keratinocytes and fibroblasts on a fibrin substrate?
Allox DFB Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA
Which skin substitute is composed of intact matrix from porcine small-intestine submucosa for wound closure stimulation?
Oasis® Healthpoint Biotherapeutics, USA
Explore the various types of tissue engineered skin and skin substitutes, including their advantages and limitations. Learn about the classification of skin substitutes based on duration of cover and anatomical structure.
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