Title: Phycosaccharide AI, a mixture of alginate polysaccharides, increases stem cell proliferation in aged keratinocytes.
Authors: Charruyer, Alexandra; Fong, Stephen; Yue, Lili; Arron, Sarah T.; Ghadially, Ruby
Abstract: The article presents a study that explores the effects of the naturally occurring alginate polysaccharides on the proliferation of keratinocyte stem cells (SCs) in older population. It mentions the use of holoclone assay in assessing the SC frequency and the self-renewal of phycosaccharide-treated aged human keratinocytes. Results of the study indicate the possible manipulation of SC divisions using the naturally occurring agents for the treatment of wounds and ageing.
Subjects: ALGINATES; MICROBIAL polysaccharides; KERATINOCYTES; STEM cells; WOUND care; CELL proliferation
Publication: Experimental Dermatology, 2016, Vol 25, Issue 9, p738
ISSN: 0906-6705
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/exd.13051

Phycosaccharide AI, a mixture of alginate polysaccharides, increases stem cell proliferation in aged keratinocytes.

Charruyer, Alexandra; Fong, Stephen; Yue, Lili; Arron, Sarah T.; Ghadially, Ruby