Wool-derived keratin used in bone repair
UK scientists have shown how wool could offer an effective and sustainable alternative to materials currently used to repair damaged bone.
In a new study, keratin – a natural structural protein derived from wool – was shown to support bone regeneration in a living animal, producing bone tissue that more closely resembled natural, healthy bone than collagen, the current “gold standard”.
The King’s College London team tested the wool-based keratin in animal models and found the material was able to guide new bone growth across damaged areas.
For the full story, see the June 2026 edition of Medical Textiles.
Photo: King’s College London