TEHRAN — Researchers at the Iranian Sharif University of Technology have developed an artificial skin which is proved to be effective in treatment of severe and deep wounds, skins scorched with burns, and diabetic wounds.

The lab-produced artificial skin was unveiled along with nine other technological breakthroughs at the university on Tuesday, the IRNA news agency reported.

Maryam Ashkbous, a member of the research team, explained that the artificial skin has been produced of special polymers.

Previous artificial skin samples were vulnerable against infections and rejection of the graft by the patient’s immune system, she noted.

“As in the production of the new samples of the skin grafts engineering and medical sciences are combined together the new models have provided more successful treatment of the damaged tissues,” she highlighted.

The lab-produced skin has been tested on animals and results were positive, Ashkbous said, adding that “after obtaining necessary permits we will conduct testing on human beings.”

A severe burn leaves the body dangerously vulnerable to infection and dehydration. Artificial skin is a synthetic (laboratory produced) substitute for human skin that can dramatically save the lives of severely burned patients.

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