TLDR MYC protooncogenes may be important for hair growth, but more research is needed.
The study investigated the role of MYC protooncogenes in wool and hair growth, conducted by researchers from the Division of Animal Production at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia. The research was supported by the Australian Wool Corporation and aimed to understand the genetic factors influencing hair and wool production. The findings suggested that MYC protooncogenes played a significant role in the regulation of hair growth, providing insights into the genetic mechanisms that could potentially be manipulated to enhance wool production in sheep. However, the study was conducted over three decades ago, and its conclusions may have been built upon or revised by more recent research.
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