research Intrinsic curvature in wool fibres is determined by the relative length of orthocortical and paracortical cells
Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
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research Glucose and acetate metabolism by isolated sheep wool follicles
Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
research DKK4 as a novel candidate marker for Zhexi Angora rabbit wool quality
DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
research Epigenetic mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs causes the primitive sheep characteristics found in purebred Merino sheep
A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
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 Identification and sequence analysis of the keratin-associated protein 24‐1 (KAP24-1) gene homologue in sheep
The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
research Hair follicle group and skin follicle population of Australian Merino sheep
Certain hair follicle traits in Merino sheep may be inherited.
research On Hair Follicle Development and Wool Production Traits in Sheep: A Review
Wool traits in sheep are controlled by many genes and environmental factors.
research Sky Fruit Seed Crush (SFSC): A potential Source of less Salt Curing of Raw Goatskin
Sky Fruit Seed Crush can preserve goatskin with less environmental impact than traditional methods.
research Using proteomics to compare the molecular structures of sulfide and permeate-depilated sheepskins
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.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 26-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
research Variation in the ovine trichohyalin gene and its association with wool curvature
Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
research Expression and distribution of EPHA4 and Ephrin A3 in Aohan fine-wool sheep skin
EPHA4 and Ephrin A3 are found in the skin of Aohan fine-wool sheep.
research Identification and characterization of circRNAs in the skin during the wool follicle development of Aohan fine wool sheep
Certain circular RNAs may regulate wool follicle growth in sheep.
research Milk yield and hair coat characteristics of Holstein cows in a hot environment
research Detection of a Second KAP22 Family Member in Sheep and Analysis of Its Genetic Variation and Associations with Selected Wool Fibre Traits
The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
research Promoter Methylation Changes in KRT17: A Novel Epigenetic Marker for Wool Production in Angora Rabbit
Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
research The mechanism of m6A methylation analysis of the transcriptome to regulate the diameter of Alpine Merino wool fiber
m6A methylation affects the thickness of Alpine Merino wool fibers.
research Characterisation of Ovine KRTAP19-3 and Its Impact on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan 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 Comparative Study on Isolation and Culture Methods of Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Fine-wool Sheep
The best method to isolate and culture hair follicle stem cells in fine-wool sheep is a combination of two-step enzymatic digestion and mechanical separation.
research Differential expression of KRT83 regulated by the transcript factor CAP1 in Chinese Tan sheep
CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
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 ELECTRON MICROSCOPE STUDIES OF HAIR AND WOOL
Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
research Histological Structure of Si Chuan Rabbit Fur and Skin and in Different Procedures
Processing changes Sichuan rabbit skin structure by altering collagen fiber arrangement and porosity.
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 The Microanatomy, Cell Replication, and Keratin Gene Expression of Hair Follicles during a Photoperiod-lnduced Growth Cycle in Sheep
Changing light periods synchronized wool growth cycles in sheep.
research Miscellaneous Skin Diseases
Sheep can lose wool quickly due to stress, but it doesn't cause itching or pain.
research De novo assembly and characterization of skin transcriptome using RNAseq in sheep (Ovis aries)
The research helps improve wool quality and aids human hair research.