Cellular effects
The centre of innovation competence plasmatis (ZIK plasmatis) focuses research on the impact of atmospheric pressure plasma on wound healing. Its stimulating effect on cell proliferation may be of great usefulness in wound closure or even healing of chronic wounds. In order to pursue this research we work with cells of the human skin including epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts. The process of wound healing includes to a major extent cells of the immune system. We therefore employ lymphocytes and monocytes as well. Only the orchestrated interaction of all these cell types leads to a wound closure and healing. Our goal is to analyse the effect of atmospheric pressure plasma on each individual cell type as well as their interplay.
