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Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
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Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
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Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.
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