| abstract |
Engineered constructs having a keratin-binding functional group, and their use for hair treatment are disclosed herein, for example, engineered keratin-binding constructs comprising at least one keratin-binding molecule are disclosed. In some embodiments, the engineered keratin-binding construct comprises one or more of each of two or more types of keratin-binding molecules. In some aspects, the keratin-binding constructs disclosed herein comprise a site for bioconjugation with a lipid. Disclosed herein are compositions comprising one or more of the keratin-binding constructs disclosed herein in combination with one or more cosmetic ingredients. Disclosed herein are kits for hair repair, hair treatment, or hair coloring, comprising the compositions disclosed herein. |