March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PLIN2 affects hair growth in cashmere goats, potentially improving cashmere quality.
October 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Understanding hair follicle development can help improve cashmere quality.
7 citations
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February 2025 in “Mammalian Genome” 1 citations
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
81 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
59 citations
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January 2021 in “Genes” Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin promotes hair growth and quality by enhancing hair follicle development and reducing stress.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Changing light exposure boosts hormone levels and antioxidant activity, improving cashmere growth in goats.
50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth cycles in cashmere goats, suggesting ways to improve cashmere production.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain miRNAs play a key role in the growth of cashmere by affecting hair follicle development and regeneration.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Animals” FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” PSAT1 is key for hair growth and stem cell function in cashmere goats.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
November 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Ovine dermal papilla cells are promising for hair growth research due to their stable properties and hair-inducing abilities.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Apoptosis and ribosomal proteins are key in hair follicle cycle changes in cashmere goats.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” All-trans retinoic acid slows cell growth and increases cell death in goat hair follicles through a specific pathway.
The research identified key molecules that help hair matrix and dermal papilla cells communicate and influence hair growth in cashmere goats.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.
8 citations
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May 2004 in “Textile Research Journal” Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Canine hair follicle cells show stem cell properties, aiding hair growth.
32 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The study identified key genes and pathways that influence goat wool quality and growth.
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.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Animal” Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.
October 1993 in “Proceedings of The Nutrition Society” Dietary choices, especially fat type, can influence health.