Cells, matrix, growth factors, and the surgeon. The biology of scarless fetal wound repair.

Volume: 220, Issue: 1, Pages: 10 - 18
Published: Jul 1, 1994
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This review updates the surgeon about the cellular, matrix, and growth factor components of scarless fetal wound repair. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Fetal skin wound healing is characterized by the absence of scar tissue formation. This unique repair process is not dependent on the sterile, aqueous intrauterine environment. The differences between fetal and adult skin wound healing appear to reflect processes intrinsic to fetal tissue,...
Paper Details
Title
Cells, matrix, growth factors, and the surgeon. The biology of scarless fetal wound repair.
Published Date
Jul 1, 1994
Volume
220
Issue
1
Pages
10 - 18
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