Hemostatic Properties and the Role of Cell Receptor Recognition in Human Hair Keratin Protein Hydrogels

    January 2013 in “ Biomaterials ”
    Luke Burnett, Mária B. Rahmany, Jillian R. Richter, Tamer Aboushwareb, Daniel Eberli, Catherine L. Ward, Giuseppe Orlando, Roy R. Hantgan, Mark Van Dyke
    TLDR Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
    The study characterized keratin hydrogels derived from human hair proteins, specifically K31 and K81, which formed stable, porous structures upon rehydration. These keratin-based biomaterials demonstrated potential for various medical applications, including cell culture, wound healing, and hemostasis, due to their ability to support cell adhesion and growth. The research highlighted the unique properties of keratin, such as its stability and compatibility, making it a promising candidate for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The study also emphasized the importance of understanding the structural characteristics of keratin to optimize its biological interactions and applications.
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