Modulating Mesenchymal Stem Cell Behavior Using Human Hair Keratin-Coated Surfaces

    January 2015 in “ Stem cells international ”
    Pietradewi Hartrianti, Ling Ling, Lyn Mei Ming Goh … Kee Woei Ng
    Studysummary This study found that keratin coatings from human hair may improve the colony-forming efficiency of human mesenchymal stem cells by moderating donor variability, suggesting a potential use in clinical applications.
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