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July 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The gene Foxq1, controlled by Hoxc13, is crucial for hair follicle differentiation.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” This study investigated coat color and fiber length in four Chinese goat breeds by analyzing fiber samples and skin tissues. Black goats exhibited significantly higher melanin content, with 22.2 times more than white goats, while Inner Mongolian cashmere goats had longer hair. Transcriptome sequencing identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to melanogenesis, such as TYR, TYRP1, and ASIP, and fiber length, including FOXQ1 and HOXA10. These findings enhance understanding of genetic regulation in goats, aiding future breeding and genetic selection strategies.
Tannin improved dermatitis symptoms and may help hair growth in affected mice.
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May 2016 in “Matrix Biology” Deleting a specific protein in skin cells disrupts normal hair growth and development.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.