First-in-Kind Fully Humanized 3D Bioprinted Human Skin Model Developed by Mayo Clinic Researchers using CollPlant's rhCollagen-Based BioInk
- The bioprinted skin model is designed to serve as an alternative to animal testing for preclinical research.
- According to a scientific article published in the Archives of Dermatological Research, the model developed by Mayo Clinic researchers combines CollPlant's plant-derived recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen) with distinct and essential human skin cell types.
- This innovative platform offers a sustainable and ethical solution for cosmetic and pharmaceutical testing, disease modeling, and drug development.
REHOVOT, Israel, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CollPlant Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:CLGN), a regenerative and aesthetic medicine company developing disruptive technologies and products based on its proprietary, non-animal recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen), today announced that, according to a scientific article published in the Archives of Dermatological Research, researchers from Mayo Clinic have developed the first fully humanized 3D bioprinted skin model using CollPlant's plant-derived rhCollagen. The model represents an innovative alternative to animal testing for preclinical research, with broad potential applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical testing, disease modeling, and drug development.
The novel model specifically consists of CollPlant's rhCollagen-based bioinks used for 3D bioprinting and human skin fibroblasts, melanocytes and keratinocytes. The integration of these constructs into a skin-on-a-chip system enables the evaluation of topical and transdermal drug delivery in a non-animal model. In addition, the 3D bioprinting of skin using plant-derived rhCollagen presents significant advantages, including high-throughput production of personalized human skin models, and potential applications in regenerative medicine and other areas of medicine.
Yehiel Tal, Chief Executive Officer of CollPlant, commented, "We are excited about the impressive and innovative work resulting from Mayo Clinic's research and utilizing our rhCollagen technology. The model presents significant advantages, including providing a template for producing personalized human skin models at scale, enabling the reduction of animal testing, and creating learnings to apply to advancements in regenerative medicine. The results of this study further substantiate the vast potential of rhCollagen-based bioinks for use in 3D bioprinting applications including in vitro 3D models as well as in regenerative medicine."
About CollPlant
CollPlant is a regenerative and aesthetic medicine company ushering in a new era of medical solutions with a focus on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, tissue repair and medical aesthetics. The Company's products are based on its rhCollagen (recombinant human collagen) produced with CollPlant's proprietary plant-based genetic engineering technology. These products address indications within the diverse fields of tissue repair, aesthetics, and organ manufacturing.
In 2021, CollPlant entered into a development and global commercialization agreement for dermal and soft tissue fillers with Allergan, an AbbVie company, the global leader in the dermal filler market.
For more information about CollPlant, visit http://www.collplant.com.
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