The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves

    October 2007 in “ Biomaterials
    Paulina Sierpinski, Jeffrey P. Garrett, Jun Ma, Peter J. Apel, David C. Klorig, Thomas L. Smith, L. Andrew Koman, Anthony Atala, Mark Van Dyke
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    Studysummary This study found that a biomaterial gel made from human hair keratins facilitated nerve regeneration in an animal model, potentially matching the effectiveness of traditional autografts.
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