Human Hair Keratin and Its-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

    Hanna Lee, Kwantae Noh, Sang Cheon Lee, Il-Keun Kwon, Dong‐Wook Han, In-Seop Lee, Yu‐Shik Hwang
    TLDR Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
    The document reviewed studies on human hair keratin and its biomedical applications, highlighting its use in drug permeation, ocular surface reconstruction, and enzymatic degradation. Keratin hydrogels supported sustained bioactive compound release and had hemostatic properties. Porous keratin scaffolds were promising for tissue engineering and drug delivery, showing biocompatibility and osseointegration in animal models. Overall, human hair keratin demonstrated significant potential as a versatile biomaterial for various medical applications.
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