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  • Biotechnology

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  • Natural polymers are crucial for advanced applications like regenerative medicine and bioelectronics.
  • Precise patterning of these polymers at micro and macro scales is essential for controlling biological and physical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present wool keratin (WK) as a novel structural biomaterial for fabricating precise protein microarchitectures.
  • To develop a straightforward method for making WK photoreactive and patternable using photolithography.

Main Methods:

  • Biochemical modification of wool keratin (WK) to induce photoreactivity.
  • Utilizing water-based photolithography with photoinitiators for intermolecular crosslinking.
  • Incorporating nanoparticles, enzymes, and dopants to create functional WK resists.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high-performance WK patterning on the micrometer scale (µm).
  • Demonstrated bio-friendly patterned protein microstructures as cellular substrates for spatial cell guidance without added ligands.
  • Fabricated periodic WK structures with iridescent behavior over macroscale areas (cm).

Conclusions:

  • Wool keratin can be effectively patterned using photolithography, offering a versatile biomaterial platform.
  • The developed technique enables the creation of functional microstructures for cell guidance and advanced optical applications.
  • This work expands the utility of natural polymers in tissue engineering, bioelectronics, and photonics.