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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
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July 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Targeted protein degraders show promise in treating cancer but need to target more diverse proteins.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.