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June 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
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Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
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