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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Cell Biology
  • Textile Waste Valorization

Background:

  • Low-grade wool waste is a keratin-rich resource with untapped potential for high-value applications.
  • Developing effective upcycling methods for keratinous materials remains a significant challenge.
  • Keratin's inherent biocompatibility and potential for bioactivity make it attractive for biomaterial development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the upcycling of low-grade wool waste into hierarchical keratin particles.
  • To characterize the surface properties of these keratin particles, focusing on cell adhesion motifs.
  • To demonstrate the utility of patterned keratin particles for controlling dermal fibroblast cell behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Keratin extraction and precipitation from wool waste using isoelectric precipitation.
  • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization coupled with time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF MS/MS) for peptide identification.
  • Microcontact printing techniques to create patterned keratin particle surfaces.
  • Zeta potential, isoelectric point, morphology, chemical composition, and biocompatibility assessments.
  • Dermal fibroblast cell culture and adhesion studies on patterned surfaces.

Main Results:

  • Hierarchical keratin particles were successfully produced from low-grade wool.
  • The leucine-aspartic acid-valine (LDV) cell adhesion motif was identified on the keratin particle surface.
  • Microcontact printing enabled the creation of micron-sized keratin patterns.
  • Dermal fibroblasts demonstrated preferential adhesion and guided growth orientation on the patterned keratin surfaces.
  • Keratin particles exhibited good biocompatibility, with and without sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS).

Conclusions:

  • Upcycled keratin particles from wool waste can be effectively patterned to create functional biointerfaces.
  • The exposed LDV motif on keratin particles supports and directs dermal fibroblast cell adhesion.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for the valorization of textile waste into advanced biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.