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Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical Engineering

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Published on: February 7, 2016

Keratin: dissolution, extraction and biomedical application.

Amin Shavandi¹, Tiago H Silva, Adnan A Bekhit

¹Center for Materials Science and Technology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. amin.shavandi@otago.ac.nz.

Biomaterials Science

|July 8, 2017

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Keratin extraction methods are reviewed for efficient, cost-effective production of keratin biomaterials. These materials show promise for tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery due to their biocompatibility and tunable properties.

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Biomaterials Science
Biotechnology
Materials Chemistry

Background:

Keratin, a protein abundant in wool, feathers, and hooves, is rich in sulfur and cystine, differentiating it from other structural proteins.
Extracting and dissolving keratin is challenging compared to other biopolymers, hindering its large-scale application.
Keratin's inherent biocompatibility supports cell adhesion, proliferation, and tissue regeneration, making it valuable for biomedical uses.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare various keratin dissolution and extraction methods.
To analyze the impact of different extraction techniques on keratin's structure and properties.
To highlight options for commercial keratin production and discuss the potential of keratin-based biomaterials in biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of keratin extraction and dissolution techniques.
Analysis of chemical and physical methods used for keratin processing.
Evaluation of studies on keratin-based biomaterials for various applications.

Main Results:

Various extraction methods have distinct advantages and limitations impacting keratin's final properties.
Keratin's amino acid composition allows for tailoring degradation rates and drug release profiles.
Keratin films, scaffolds, and hydrogels demonstrate potential in tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery.

Conclusions:

Efficient and cost-effective keratin extraction is crucial for its commercial viability.
Keratin-based biomaterials offer tunable properties for diverse biomedical applications.
Further research into extraction optimization and application-specific material design is warranted.