Replicine Functional Keratin Technology is supported by a strong evidence base of scientific publications. We have collated a number of the most relevant research articles and abstracts into the list below.
Scientific literature
Personal Care
1. Clara Barba, Sonya Scott, Alisa Roddick-Lanzilotta, Rob Kelly, Sandra Méndez, Albert Manich, Jose Luis Parra and Luisa Coderch, Restoring Hair with Wool Keratin Proteins and Peptides, IFSCC proceedings 2008.
2. Clara Barba, Sonya Scott, Rob Kelly, Jose Luis Parra and Luisa Coderch, New Anionic Wool Derived Protein Surface Active Agent for Hair Treatment, IFSCC proceedings 2008.
3. Barba, C., S. Mendez, A. Roddick-Lanzilotta, R. Kelly, J. L. Parra and L. Coderch (2008). Cosmetic effectiveness of topically applied hydrolysed keratin peptides and lipids derived from wool. Skin Res Technol 14(2): 243-248
4. Roddick-Lanzilotta, A., R. Kelly, S. Scott and S. Chahal (2007). New keratin isolates: Actives for natural hair protection. J Cosmet Sci 58(4): 405-411
5. Measurement and Prevention of Hair Photoageing. A D Roddick-Lanzilotta, R J Kelly, Sonya Scott, Surinder Chahal and Nick Challoner. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 55, suppl.,S113-121, 2004.
6. Protecting hair with natural keratin biopolymers. A. Roddick-Lanzilotta, R. Kelly, S. Scott, G. Mitchell, S. Chahal, Cosmetics and Toiletries, 121, 5, 61-68, May 2006
7. C Barba, S Mendez, A D Roddick-Lanzilotta, R J Kelly, J L Parra, L Coderch. (2007). Wool peptide derivatives for hand care. J Cosmet Sci 58(2): 99-107C.
Wound Care
1. R Kelly, F Sigurjonsson, R A Smith, A Ali, M Than, R Mcpherson, C Hammond, Keratin biopolymer dressings for wound care, Symposium on Advanced Wound Care conference proceedings, 2006.
2. R Kelly, F Sigurjonsson, R A Smith, A Ali, M Than, R Mcpherson, C Hammond, Acceptability and Efficacy of Keratin-Based Dressings in the Chronic Wound, European Wound Management Association 2007 conference proceedings.
3. W Thompson, S Hanneke, M Compton, L Burrage, K Butler, A keratin matrix interface in negative pressure wound therapy, Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Las Vegas Oct 26-30, 2008.
4. S Davis, R Perez, Y Rivas, J Gil, J Valdes, and R Kirsner, The effect of a keratin based dressing on the epithelialization of deep partial thickness wounds, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
March 2009 (Vol. 60, Issue 3, Supplement 1, Page AB201)
5. S Cassidy, M Than, Improved healing of Epidermolysis Bullosa wounds using a novel keratin gel technology, Australian Wound Management Association conference proceedings, May 2008.
6. R.Kirsner Use of topical keratin gel by patients with epidermolysis bullosa, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, March 2009 (Vol. 60, Issue 3, Supplement 1, Page AB202)
7. R Perez, R Kirsner, J Gil, J Valdes, S Davis, Evaluation of the effects of two keratin formulations on wound healing and keratin gene expression in a porcine model, Symposium on Advanced Wound Care conference presentation, April 2009 in press.
8. M Than, C Hammond, R A. Smith, C Marsh, R Kelly, P Rohricht, R S Kirsner, A Prospective Pilot Study of Keratin Dressings: Effectiveness on Refractory (Large and of Long Duration) Venous Leg Ulcers SAWC, April 2010, Orlando, Florida.Wound Care
9. C Hammond, M Than, J Walker. From the laboratory to the leg: Patient's and nurses perceptions of product application using three different dressing formats, Wound Practice and Research, 18, 4, 189-195, November 2010.
Nutrition
1. F Sigurjonsson, Cynatine, an alternative to glucosamine and chondroitin combining joint health and anti-oxidant, Nutrafoods, 70, 4(4), 2005.
2. R McPherson, G Hardy, Clinical and nutritional benefits of cysteine-enriched protein supplements, Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care 2011, 14:562–568.
Medical Devices
1. GJ Dias, PV Peplow, A McLaughlin, F Teixeira, RJ Kelly. Biocompatibility and osseointegration of reconstituted keratin in an ovine model. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2010 Feb;92(2):513-20.
2. PV Peplow, GJ Dias, F Teixeira, RJ Kelly. Tissue reaction to matrices of reconstituted keratin polymer implanted subcutaneously in sheep. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2009 Apr;89(1):255-65.
