research Identification of the Rat Rex Mutation as a 7-bp Deletion at Splicing Acceptor Site of the Krt71 Gene 45 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
research Sequencing KRT71 as a candidate gene for hair shape variation in dromedary camels January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
research Novel mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 genes in three unrelated newborns showing congenital ichthyosis 6 citations , August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
research Polymorphism of Keratin Gene KRT71 and Its Relationship with Wool Properties in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep July 2025 in “Animals” The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
research Novel mutations in the keratin-74 (KRT74) gene underlie autosomal dominant woolly hair/hypotrichosis in Pakistani families 40 citations , December 2010 in “Human Genetics”