Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a complete skin restoration biomaterial does not yet exist, and more clinical trials are needed to ensure these therapies are safe and effective.
54 citations,
May 2021 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The developed scaffold effectively treats chronic wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.