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October 1947 in “Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists” Mercuric acetate makes wool unshrinkable by changing its elastic properties.
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January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects specific gene patterns and biological processes in goat hair growth.
January 1998 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin supports cell growth and DNA synthesis in Angora goat hair follicles.
January 1998 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin supports cell growth and DNA synthesis in Angora goat hair follicles.
September 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Dermatophylosis sporadically affects adult sheep in Sertão da Paraíba, causing alopecic and crusty skin lesions.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science” Homogenous PRP gel heals goat skin wounds best, promoting quick recovery and hair growth.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
July 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Felting wool changes its fatty acid makeup, affecting its structure and water resistance.
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January 1973 in “Journal of Dairy Science” Zinc deficiency in male goats leads to poor hair growth, smaller testicles, reduced libido, and is hard to reverse.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
EGF and EGFR are important for goat skin development, increasing from weeks 6 to 21.
41 citations
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
29 citations
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March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” Air wedge interferometry is a precise, cost-effective way to measure hair thickness.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
December 2022 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Cosmeceuticals are special products that improve skin and hair health and have benefits like treating acne and wrinkles, protecting from the sun, and helping with dandruff and hair growth.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” Higher temperatures improve rabbit hair strength up to 50°C, but moisture weakens it.
Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Shandong University” Serum-free mediums with VEGF and EGF boost goat hair follicle growth best.
January 2013 in “Shanghai Textile Science & Technology” Milk protein treatment reduces pilling in rabbit hair fabric.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain circular RNAs may regulate wool follicle growth in sheep.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
34 citations
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Sheep with chronic Sarcoptes scabiei dermatitis have altered keratin expression in their skin.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The research helps improve wool quality and aids human hair research.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.