Gattefossé x BioMeca Develop 3D Dermal Microtissue to Study Elasticity March 16, 2021 Contact Author Michele Behrens Close Gattefossé and BioMeca jointly developed a model of 3D dermal microtissue to study elastic properties in vitro. Sponsored
3D, spheroid-based, scaffold-free microtissues were created by Gattefossé to mimic and study the intrinsic elastic properties of the dermis in vitro. BioMeca then leveraged its expertise to analyze the substrates, the dynamics therein and potential actives of interest. According to Gattefossé, during aging, human skin undergoes alterations of its biomechanical properties; particularly, a loss of elasticity that results in skin sagging. Dermal elastic fibers represent the primary components that support tissue compliance and resilience but as time goes by, their organization and functionality decline, which makes them a preferred target for cosmetic anti-aging strategies.