Chicken Feather Keratin Peptides for the Control of Keratinocyte Migration

Chicken Feather Keratin Peptides for the Control of Keratinocyte Migration

FAO estimates that in 2030 the poultry meat production could reach 120 million tons, which is a challenge in terms of waste management. Feathers are mainly composed of keratin, an important biomaterial. Using feathers as a source of keratin will minimize the waste generated, while contributing to su...

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Main Authors: Cláudia M. Botelho, Pedro Ferreira-Santos, Duarte Toubarro, Hugo Dinis, Hugo Osório, Augusto Costa-Barbosa, Paula Sampaio, Nelson Simões, José A. Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
chicken feathers
microbial hydrolysis
keratin peptides
keratinocytes
cellular migration
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6779

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