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Fetal wound healing: Current biology WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY Bullard, K. M., Longaker, M. T., Lorenz, H. P. 2003; 27 (1): 54-61

Abstract

The early-gestation fetus heals dermal wounds rapidly and scarlessly. This phenomenon appears to be intrinsic to fetal skin and independent of the intrauterine environment. Unique properties of fetal cells, extracellular matrix, cytokine profile, and gene expression contribute to scarless repair. An intensive research effort has focused on unraveling the mechanisms that underlie scarless fetal wound healing in an attempt to improve the quality of healing in both children and adults.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s00268-002-6737-2

View details for Web of Science ID 000180270800009

View details for PubMedID 12557038