Nerve Regeneration Article

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Nerve Regeneration May Be Possible Using Protein In Human Hair

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A protein found in human hair shows promise for promoting the

regeneration of nerve tissue and could lead to a new treatment option

when nerves are cut or crushed from trauma.In the current issue of

Biomaterials, scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine

reported that in animal studies the protein keratin was able to speed up

nerve regeneration and improve nerve function compared to current

treatment options.