Regulatory Role of LEF-1 in the Proliferation of Arbas White Cashmere Goat Dermal Papilla Cells
April 2018
in “
Canadian Journal of Animal Science
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TLDR LEF-1 boosts cell growth in goat hair follicles, aiding cashmere production.
The study explored the role of LEF-1 in the proliferation of dermal papilla cells (DPCs) from Arbas White Cashmere goats, emphasizing the Wnt signaling pathway. Researchers found that overexpression of LEF-1 increased the expression of β-catenin, C-myc, and cyclin D1, enhancing cell proliferation, while interference with LEF-1 decreased these expressions and reduced proliferation. This pattern was observed in both primary and secondary DPCs, indicating that LEF-1 regulated cell proliferation through Wnt signaling in both cell types. The findings provided insights into genetic mechanisms that could enhance cashmere production by influencing hair follicle growth and development.