Project 3: Multipotent ABCB5(+) Stem Cells for Therapy of Age-related Skin Disorders

Chronic non-healing skin ulcers are a source of considerable suffering worldwide, particularly in rapidly growing aging populations. Why skin becomes fragile and heals poorly as we age remains unclear, although current research indicates that a major reason may reside in defective “stem cells” in skin that normally fuel its renewal and regeneration in order to maintain healthful and youthful function and appearance. Our findings indicate that stem cell pathways involving cell metabolism, DNA ...