Abstract
This chapter deals with the chemistry of keratins. The chapter discusses the efforts to prepare pure keratin derivatives for composition, sequence, and end group studies and to obtain mono disperse solutions of these derivatives for physicochemical characterization. It also explores that because the chemistry of keratins has been reviewed, a considerable effort has been made to obtain a better understanding of the complex chemical composition and molecular architecture of these tissues. The natural insolubility of keratins is an obstacle in applying the methods of protein chemistry to them. The chapter reflects the emphasis on wool as a source of α-keratin and is largely confined to a description of progress in the study of this material. This chapter concludes by discussing the histological components of keratin fibers.
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