ArticleBiomaterials and biosystems2026
Extraction of keratin particles as intact protein sequences from chicken feathers and their characterization.
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Keratins are ubiquitously occurring proteins, which are the structural basis of e.g. hairs, nails, and even skin. In detail, the Stratum corneum (SC) barrier function depends on the keratin-filled corneocytes and the surrounding lipid matrix. Our focus was on keratins as artificial substituents and model substances for/on damaged or irritated SC with limited barrier properties. We were able to extract full-sequenced, intact fibrous proteins from chicken feathers using a urea and L-cysteine-based extraction method, with the intention to avoid the application of irritating sodium dodecyl sulfate and final keratin precipitation. Keratin particles with a high degree of water-solubility were received. Typical characteristics of feather keratins were further verified: FT-IR technique revealed the presence of α-helical structures and β-sheets. Applying gel electrophoresis techniques, a main fraction was observed with a molecular mass of 10 kDa. Finally, mass spectrometry identified feather keratins with 10.1 kDa and 98 amino acids, indicating the complete protein sequences. In aqueous dispersion, a DLS study revealed that keratin particles were in a colloidal state with an average particle size of about 300 nm and a zeta potential of -40 mV. Cell proliferation and cell vitality tests on juvenile native human dermal fibroblasts and native human epidermal keratinocytes cells presented the physiological effect of the keratin particles. A final
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