Existence of Various Structural Zones in Keratinous Tissues Revealed by X-Ray Microdiffraction

    September 1999 in “ Journal of Synchrotron Radiation ”
    Bertrand Busson, Per Engström, J. Doucet
    Studysummary This study shows that microdiffraction experiments reveal structural layers in keratinous tissues, each with different keratin types, potentially explaining their dual role as mechanical support and chemical barriers.
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    1. Electron Microscope Studies of Hair and Wool Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 1959