Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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April 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
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January 2022 in “Burns & Trauma” CTHRC1 helps sweat glands recover by rebuilding nearby blood vessels.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” 106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
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May 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The nanocomposite hydrogels can repair themselves, change shape, reduce inflammation, protect against oxidation, kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and help heal diabetic wounds while allowing for wound monitoring.
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
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February 1992 in “Molecular Biology Reports” A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
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June 2017 in “Biomaterials” Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
December 2025 in “Materials Technology” The engineered scaffold shows promise for effective skin repair.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Histotechnology” Hidradenitis suppurativa lesions have less collagen and elastin but more new blood vessels.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel promotes wound healing, fights bacteria, and monitors pH.
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” A mycobacterial protein shares a similar region with a human skin protein, possibly affecting skin diseases.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPH-15, a new compound, effectively reduces skin fibrosis in experiments without causing harm.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The hydrogel quickly stops bleeding and helps heal infected wounds.
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with a long-term skin condition developed a serious skin cancer that led to her death.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing and improves skin repair better than commercial options.
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May 2015 in “PloS one” GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing, fights bacteria, reduces inflammation, and monitors pH.
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February 1972 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.