Structure–Property Relationships of Meta-Kerateine Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair

    September 2011 in “ Acta biomaterialia ”
    Jillian R. Richter, Roche C. de Guzman, Olga K. Greengauz-Roberts, Mark Van Dyke
    Studysummary This study observed that increasing the γ-kerateine content in meta-kerateine materials led to reduced elasticity, solidity, and hydrolytic stability, and decreased hepatocyte attachment support.
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