Activation of Astrocytes In Vitro by Macrophages Polarized with Keratin Biomaterial Treatment

    January 2016 in “ Open journal of regenerative medicine ”
    Bailey V. Fearing, Mark Van Dyke
    Studysummary This study found that macrophages treated with keratin in vitro were more similar to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages and reduced astrocyte reactivity, potentially limiting secondary inflammatory damage after spinal cord injury.
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    1. Treatment of a Spinal Cord Hemitransection Injury with Keratin Biomaterial Hydrogel Elicits Recovery and Tissue Repair ISRN Biomaterials · 2014
    2. Mechanical and Biological Properties of Keratose Biomaterials Biomaterials · 2011
    3. The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves Biomaterials · 2007