Other name: cytokeratins
Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that serves as the primary component in hoofs, nails, claws, talons, bills, horns, hair, feathers, and other outer layers of skin. Wool proteins containing keratin exhibit a notable sulfur content owing to robust disulfide bonds, rendering them water-insoluble and resilient against certain chemical agents.
Medicinal Uses:
- Chest pain
- Coughing
- Eye irritation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rashes
- Respiratory system problems
