Keratin-Associated Protein Nanoparticles as Hemostatic Agents

    November 2021 in “ ACS applied nano materials ”
    Wei-Fan Lu, Tingyu Lu, Yichen Liu … Jihong Yu
    Studysummary This study found that keratin-associated protein nanoparticles extracted from human hair significantly reduced clotting time, suggesting their potential as a hemostatic agent for bleeding control, though further research is needed to understand their precise role in coagulation processes.
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