Sebaceous gland: 3D ex vivo model

Sebaceous glands are essential in producing sebum and forming the lipid layer that protects our skin from harsh environmental conditions and pollution. Since existing models of sebaceous glands were lacking, CTIBiotech developed the world’s first fully characterised 3D ex vivo human sebaceous gland model.

We created proprietary media and culture conditions body adapted to the sebaceous gland to insure an increased qualitative production of lipids similar to the human body.

The model can produce specific

• sebaceous lipids
• squalenes
• wax esters.

Applications of Adult Human Sebaceous Gland

• research and development and develop efficient cosmetics, aimed at increasing or decreasing sebum production.
• The robust scientific data resulting from this model can be used for ingredient efficacy claims.
• The in-depth analysis of lipids quality can be of special interest for acne, pollution protection, seborrhoea, oily and dry skin or hair loss.

Interested in our adult human sebaceous gland and other dermatocosmetics skin tissues?

If you’re looking to use skin sebocytes for your research, reach out to [email protected] for more information.