Extraction of Keratin Particles as Intact Protein Sequences from Chicken Feathers and Their Characterization

    January 2026 in “ Biomaterials and Biosystems ”
    Julia Chuttke, Luisa Scholz, Johannes Wohlrab … Adina Eichner
    Studysummary This study extracted water-soluble keratin particles from chicken feathers and verified their structural properties, observing no irritative potential on hen's eggs and positive physiological effects on human skin cells, suggesting their suitability for use on damaged or irritated skin.
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