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The Phenion product portfolio has a new member: We have developed an innovative adapter module for the Franz Cell which allows to run a skin permeation study with the human Phenion® Full-Thickness Skin Model even more convenient than before. Assessing dermal absorption and metabolism of substances with our standardized bioartifical equivalent of the human skin is a valid and scientifically accepted  alternative to the use of human or pig skin.

Dermatest and Henkel have confirmed their intention to closer cooperate in the field of in in vitro dermatological testing, based on the innovative Phenion® Full-Thickness ‏(FT) Skin Model. The agreement between both companies will strengthen Henkel’s position as Dermatest’s preferred supplier of full-thickness skin equivalents, whereas Dermatest will benefit from the long-standing experiences of the Henkel scientists in dermatology and in vitro methods.

The Phenion^® Full Thickness Skin Model developed by Henkel scientists is e.g. known, for its application in the “3D Skin Comet assay”. This validated method allows the reliable investigation of potential DNA-damaging chemicals. Now, another milestone based on the Phenion^® skin model has been reached in skin ageing research.

The Phenion^® Full-Thickness Skin Model, developed by Henkel scientists, is once again demonstrating its exceptional properties: It now serves as the basis for an innovative testing procedure to assess the safety of new raw materials that come into contact with the skin.