research The Morphological Basis of vicuña wool: Skin and gland structure in Vicugna vicugna (Molina 1782)
Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch Number changes and development potential of wool follicle cells in the early stages of fiber differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research STUDY ON CONNECTIVE TISSUE FIBRE IN NECK SKIN OF GOAT
Goat neck skin has a complex network of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
research Association analysis of polymorphisms in six keratin genes with wool traits in sheep
Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
research Expression patterns of EGF and KGF in the skin of Gansu alpine Merino sheep with different fineness of wool
EGF and KGF affect wool fineness in Gansu alpine Merino sheep.
research The twisting tale of woolly hair: a trait with many causes
New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
research Characterizing Wool Keratin
Wool keratin is reactive, biocompatible, biodegradable, and can model keratin from other sources.
research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research A modular modeling approach for investigating wool critical buckling from biologically variable along-fiber microstructure
The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
research Effect of age and sex on fiber and follicle characteristics of an Iranian native sheep
As sheep age, their hair fibers and follicles grow larger and more organized, with no significant differences between males and females.
research Characterization of the exocuticle a‐layer proteins of wool
The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
research Environmentally independent histological markers of wool quality: a comparative study of Gentile di Puglia and Sarda breeds
Gentile di Puglia sheep have finer wool and more lanolin than Sarda sheep.
research Histological structure and ultrastructure of Tianzhu white yak hair
Tianzhu white yak hair varies in structure and density between fuzz and coarse hair.
research Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles
Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
research Effects of all-trans retinoic acid on goat dermal papilla cells cultured in vitro
All-trans retinoic acid at high doses harms goat hair growth cells and could be bad for hair growth.
research Abstracts of Communications
research Mechanism research of yak hair stretching slenderization based on the changes of conformation and cell shape
Yak hair stretches mainly due to macromolecules slipping past each other.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research Assessment of Poplar Seed Hair Fibers as a Potential Bulk Textile Thermal Insulation Material
Poplar seed hair fibers could be an eco-friendly insulation for textiles.
research A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
research Fractal geometry and topology abstracted from hair fibers
Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.
research Ovine KRT81 Variants and Their Influence on Selected Wool Traits of Commercial Value
KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
research The seasonal development dynamics of the yak hair cycle transcriptome
Yak hair growth is influenced by genes and hormones, helping them adapt to alpine environments.
research Expression and Function of FGF5 Isoform in Hair Growth
Different forms of FGF5 either promote or inhibit hair growth.
research Study on Advances of Medicine and Its Active Ingredient on the Hair Follicle of Different Animals
The document discusses how traditional Chinese medicine extracts may affect hair growth in animals but lacks detailed results.
research Screening and Expression of Keratin EST in Xinji Fine Wool Sheep
Four keratin genes are crucial for hair growth in Xinji fine wool sheep.
research Research Progress in Fur Properties and Hair Follicle Development-related Genes of Tan Sheep
Tan sheep's unique fur traits are determined during the embryonic stage by specific genes.
research X-rays studies of the structure of hair, wool, and related fibres. II. - The molecular structure and elastic properties of hair keratin
Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
research Genomic Characterization of Quality Wool Traits in Spanish Merino Sheep
Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.
research Effects of Hair Fibers on Braking Friction Materials
Adding 1% hair fibers to brake materials improves friction and wear, making them more effective.