@conference {41882,
	title = {Wool keratins - the challenge ahead},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {66},
	year = {2006},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {133-139},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	address = {Napier},
	abstract = {Sheep wool is predominantly composed of keratin proteins. These comprise keratin intermediate filament proteins embedded in a matrix of smaller keratin associated proteins. As a result of polymorphisms and post-translational modifications, these proteins display many more family members than there are genes. Recent studies using improved gene expression, electron tomography and proteomic techniques have provided useful preliminary data on the association of keratins with certain fibre properties. Current research is quantifying keratin gene expression in the skin and the consequent wool protein compositional differences between breeds of divergent fibre and fleece characteristics. A detailed understanding of the control of keratin gene expression and fibre protein composition arising from these and other studies will provide the foundation for the development of novel high-value wool types, solubilised keratins for specialised cosmetic applications and reconstituted keratin polymers for biomedical applications. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Plowman JE and Bryson WG and Yu Z-D and Gordon SW and Pearson AJ and Kelly RJ}
}
@conference {41846,
	title = {New versions and uses for wool},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {65},
	year = {2005},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {336-339},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	address = {Christchurch},
	abstract = {Based on a strong understanding of wool and its components, and strong support for the science behind those components and their application, Keratec Limited has created new versions and uses of wool, as keratin protein products in a range of markets, including personal care, medical devices and consumer health. The scientific approach taken by Keratec Limited, and recent developments in each of the target product areas will be discussed. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Kelly RJ and Foulds BK and Sigurjonsson F and Roddick-Lanzilotta A}
}
