Wool Keratin Nanofibers for Bioinspired and Sustainable Use in Biomedical Field

Keratin is a biocompatible and biodegradable protein as the main component of wool and animal hair fibers. Keratin-based materials support fibroblasts and osteoblasts growth. Keratin has been extracted by sulphitolysis, a green method (no harmful chemicals) with a yield of 38–45%. Keratin has been p...

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Main Authors: Diego Omar Sanchez Ramirez, Claudia Vineis, Iriczalli Cruz-Maya, Cinzia Tonetti, Vincenzo Guarino, Alessio Varesano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/1/5