January 2001 in “Zhongguo linchuang jiepouxue zazhi” This study found that transplanted human hair keratin may help reduce damage and promote function recovery in spinal cord injuries in rats.
January 2003 in “Zhongguo linchuang jiepouxue zazhi” In this rat study, HHK implantation after spinal cord injury did not significantly improve locomotion but may have integrated into the spinal tissue, potentially aiding recovery and reconstruction.
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July 2008 in “PubMed” This article reviews the protective and regenerative mechanisms of nerve fibers and Schwann cells after injury but reports no new findings.
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June 2008 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that in mice, transplanting hair follicle stem cells promoted recovery from spinal cord injury, as these cells largely differentiated into Schwann cells aiding nerve repair.
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March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” In this study, a keratin hydrogel improved survival rates and functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injuries, suggesting potential for SCI treatment that merits further investigation.