Chicken Feather Keratin Peptides for the Control of Keratinocyte Migration

FAO estimates that in 2030 the poultry meat production could reach 120 million tons, which is a challenge in terms of waste management. Feathers are mainly composed of keratin, an important biomaterial. Using feathers as a source of keratin will minimize the waste generated, while contributing to su...

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Main Authors: Cláudia M. Botelho, Pedro Ferreira-Santos, Duarte Toubarro, Hugo Dinis, Hugo Osório, Augusto Costa-Barbosa, Paula Sampaio, Nelson Simões, José A. Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6779