Development of a Mechanically Stable Human Hair Keratin Film for Cell Culture

    December 2021 in “ Materials today communications ”
    Bee Yi Tan, Luong Nguyen, Kee Woei Ng
    Studysummary This study found that a keratin film made from human hair supports enhanced cell proliferation and viability compared to collagen I, suggesting potential for cell culture applications.
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