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Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical Engineering
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2016
Electrospun nanofibers have a high surface area to weight ratio, excellent mechanical integrity, and support cell growth and proliferation. These nanofibers have a wide range of biomedical applications. Here we fabricate keratin/ PCL nanofibers, using the electrospinning technique, and characterize the fibers for possible applications in tissue engineering.
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Preparation of Keratin Hydrolysate from Chicken Feathers and Its Application in Cosmetics
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2017
The goal of the protocol is to prepare keratin hydrolysate from chicken feathers by alkaline-enzymatic hydrolysis and to test whether adding keratin hydrolysate into a cosmetics ointment base improves skin barrier function (heightening hydration and diminishing transepidermal water loss). Tests are conducted on men and woman volunteers.
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Training a Sophisticated Microsurgical Technique: Interposition of External Jugular Vein Graft in the Common Carotid Artery in Rats
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2012
Neointimal hyperplasia is the primary cause of stenosis in arterialized veins. We propose a new protocol whereby the right external jugular vein is grafted using the cuff technique in the common carotid artery of Sprague Dawley rats. The survival rate was 100 % at the time point of sacrifice.
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Fabrication and Use of MicroEnvironment microArrays (MEArrays)
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2012
A combinatorial functional screening method for gaining insights into the impacts of the molecular composition of microenvironments on cellular functions is described. The method takes advantage of existing microarray-based technologies to generate arrays of defined combinatorial microenvironments that support cell adhesion and functional analysis.
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Synthesis of Plant Phenol-derived Polymeric Dyes for Direct or Mordant-based Hair Dyeing
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2016
Here, we present a protocol to use pre-synthesized polymeric products derived from fungal laccase-catalyzed polymerization of plant phenols, either with or without mordant agents (e.g., FeSO4), to induce detergent-resistant keratin hair dyeing within 2.5 hours.
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Keratin polypeptide chains assemble into intermediate filaments, creating an organized protein network within cells. This filament architecture contributes to the structural strength and durability of tissues that produce keratin. In biology, examining this assembly helps researchers connect molecular organization with the physical protection and resilience of epithelial tissues.
Disulfide bonds help stabilize the keratin protein network after the polypeptide chains assemble. Their stabilizing interactions contribute to differences in tissue properties, affecting how keratin-containing structures maintain strength and durability. Studying these bonds therefore links molecular-level protein interactions with the physical characteristics of tissues such as hair, nails, and skin.
Different epithelial cell types can be distinguished through their keratin expression patterns. Researchers use these patterns as biological markers to determine which epithelial populations are present and how they are characterized. This approach is valuable because keratin provides molecular information that complements observations of tissue structure and supports investigations of epithelial organization.
Tracking keratin expression provides a way to follow changes in epithelial cells during tissue differentiation and development. As cells acquire different identities or mature, their expression patterns can help researchers monitor those biological transitions. The same strategy can also support studies of disease, where altered patterns may provide evidence of changes in epithelial tissue biology.
Keratin research supports studies of abnormalities affecting skin, hair, and nails by connecting protein structure and expression with tissue properties. Investigators can examine how keratin networks, stabilizing interactions, or expression patterns relate to these conditions. This work helps clarify the biological basis of tissue abnormalities without treating keratin findings as a complete explanation on their own.
Keratin provides a protein-based focus for research on wound repair and biomaterials. Its structural organization and tissue-associated properties make it relevant when scientists investigate how biological proteins might support protective or restorative materials. In biology, these studies extend keratin research beyond natural tissues and explore potential applications grounded in its molecular stability and structural strength.