Preparation of Scaffolds from Human Hair Proteins for Tissue-Engineering Applications

    April 2008 in “ Biomedical Materials ”
    Vipin Kumar Verma, Poonam Verma, Pratima Ray, Alok R. Ray
    Studysummary This study found that scaffolds made from human hair proteins supported better cell growth and interactions than control surfaces, indicating potential use in tissue engineering.
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