Mechanical and Biological Properties of Keratose Biomaterials

    August 2011 in “ Biomaterials ”
    Roche C. de Guzman, Michelle R. Merrill, Jillian R. Richter … Mark Van Dyke
    Studysummary This study observed that keratose, derived from human hair, integrated well in mouse tissue and remodeled with collagen, suggesting potential as a non-toxic biomaterial for regenerative applications.
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