Degradation of Temminck's pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) scales with a keratinase for extraction of reproductive steroid hormones

Hormone monitoring in keratinous tissues has become increasingly popular. The insoluble keratin materials are generally pulverised before hormone extraction; however, this is difficult for thicker keratin structures like baleen plates or hooves. A new method, involving the use of keratinase, allows...

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Main Authors: Arantxa S. Blecher, Juan Scheun, André Ganswindt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:MethodsX
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016121000224