Prem Kumar Govindappa

Pennsylvania State University

Papers

2

Total Citations

19

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2

About

Prem Kumar Govindappa specializes in cell biology and tissue engineering, with a primary focus on developing robust protocols for isolating and culturing primary human cells. His major contributions center on optimizing methods to harvest Schwann cells, keratinocytes, and fibroblasts from human newborn foreskin—a readily available tissue source. By employing a rapid enzymatic dissociation technique, Govindappa has achieved high cell yield and viability, enabling reproducible and scalable primary cell cultures for research and therapeutic applications. His most cited work, a 2022 protocol paper, has garnered nearly 20 citations, reflecting its utility in the field. This achievement underscores his impact in providing standardized, accessible tools for studying peripheral nerve regeneration, wound healing, and skin biology. Govindappa’s work is particularly notable for its translational potential, as primary human cells are essential for modeling diseases and testing regenerative strategies. Through his meticulous characterization and validation of these cell types, he has laid a foundation for advancing both basic science and clinical research in neural and dermal repair.

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2
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2
Papers
19
Total Citations
10
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Isolation, Culture, and Characterization of Primary Schwann Cells, Keratinocytes, and Fibroblasts from Human Foreskin
10 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Pennsylvania State University

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