Question

Consider the following statements, with reference to ‘Bioprinted skin’, which was in the news recently.
1. 3D bioprinted human skin models have certain anatomically relevant structural, mechanical and biochemical features similar to native human skin.
2. Bioprinted skin models will have wide applications in testing cosmetics. It can also reduce and probably even replace testing on animals.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 Only
• B. 2 Only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

• 3D bioprinted human skin models that have certain anatomically relevant structural, mechanical and biochemical features similar to native human skin.
• The bioprinted skin produced in the lab by the team is already being used by ITC Ltd for experiments.
• The bioprinted skin model will have wide applications in testing cosmetics. It can also reduce and probably even replace testing on animals.
• It can also be used for testing dermatology drugs on human skin and at a future date even help in testing drugs for personalised medicine.