The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves
October 2007
in “
Biomaterials
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keratin biomaterials human hair peripheral nerve regeneration keratin hydrogels Schwann cell migration Schwann cell proliferation Schwann cell gene expression neuroinductive provisional matrix tissue remodeling nerve injuries nerve autografts keratin hair-derived keratin nerve regeneration nerve repair nerve healing
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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