This invention discloses a 3D
cell sphere for treating
skin defects, its preparation method, and its applications, belonging to the field of biomedical materials. The 3D
cell sphere is formed by the self-
assembly of keratinocytes (KCs) and cells capable of secreting
extracellular matrix, possessing a biomimetic hierarchical structure similar to natural
skin, filled with
extracellular matrix, and the KCs can form functional epidermal-associated structures. The preparation method involves obtaining EKCs through directed induction differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, which are then spontaneously assembled with cells capable of secreting
extracellular matrix to form 3D
cell spheres. The 3D cell sphere exhibits excellent
biocompatibility, a simple preparation process, and can be
mass-produced, with convenient operation. It is suitable for repairing various acute and chronic
skin defects such as large-area thermal burns,
diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure ulcers, effectively accelerating
wound healing and improving the quality of epidermal regeneration. It addresses the pain points of traditional treatments, such as scarcity of skin cells, complex procedures, and poor
efficacy, providing a safe and efficient novel
cell therapy for skin
defect repair.