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  Generally, disulfide bonds within keratin molecules cross-link within and between peptide chains, forming a three-dimensional network structure that makes natural keratin difficult to dissolve, thus hindering its extraction from hair. Ordinary solvents or mild acids and alkalis cannot dissolve keratin in hair fibers. Stronger acids and alkalis can dissolve hair protein, breaking down intermolecular forces and the secondary and tertiary structures of keratin, leading to peptide chain breakage. The resulting products are often small-molecule proteins, or even peptides, with low yields. To obtain keratin with higher molecular weight and better solubility, methods such as selectively opening disulfide bonds and breaking hydrogen bonds are necessary. Currently, keratin extraction methods include mechanical, chemical, and biological methods. Chemical methods can be further divided into acid-base hydrolysis, reduction, and oxidation methods. Other methods and chemical methods are often used in combination.;

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  Keratins are epithelial-specific intermediate filaments and play an important cytostructural role in cells, in addition to cell functions such as motility, proliferation, and apoptosis. They also have a protective role for epithelial cells, helping cells contend with environmental stressors such as mechanical insults. There are over 50 different types of keratin proteins, highly conserved across mammals. Disorders in keratin production often results in hyperkeratosis, or thickening of SC due to trauma. Topical keratins have been shown to reduce the degree of keratodermas. Keratin can be extracted from human hair or sheep’s wool, and is commonly used in skin moisturizers and topical hair strengthening agents.
  Many studies have been conducted to show the beneficial effects of keratin on skin renewal. Woolderived keratin has recently been shown to stimulate keratinocyte migration as well as types IV and VII collagen expression in fibroblasts. This shows that treatment with keratin results in rejuvenation of the epithelium as well as strengthening of the epithelial basement membrane. A new keratin-based hydrogel was used on a patient with epidermolysis bullosa, and resulted in improved robustness of skin and healing.115 A randomized trial comparing 3% keratin to control showed that keratin is effective on disturbed skin.116 Another study showed that topical keratin treatment leads to higher skin elasticity and capacitance. Keratins conjugated to liposomes made of internal wood lipids are more effective than topical aqueous solutions.
  Studies have also been conducted on the topical application of synthetic fibronectin-like peptides. These, like keratin, smoothed the skin surface and also reduced hyperpigmentation of the skin.;

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