research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
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research [Proteomics-based screening of differentially expressed proteins in skin of Chinese merino fine sheep (JunKen type) of different gender].
Gender affects wool traits in sheep, with males and females showing differences in skin proteins related to wool growth.
research Variation in the ovine trichohyalin gene and its association with wool curvature
Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
research 143 Retrospective Look at Cow-Calf Performance in Spring-Calving Dexter Cattle Scored for Winter Hair Shedding Level
Cows that shed more hair in winter have better reproductive success and their calves weigh more at weaning.
research FINE HAIR ON AMERICAN BOVINE LEATHERS
Fine hair on bovine leathers is hard to remove, lowering leather quality and value, but can be managed with specific processing methods.
research Fleece traits and important physical properties of hair fibers in lori goats.
Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
research 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 Polymorphisms and association of FAT1 gene with wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep
The FAT1 gene and its variations can help improve wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep through selective breeding.
research The effects of melatonin treatment on wool production and hair follicle cycle in angora rabbits
Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
research Analysis of LncRNA and mRNA Expression Profiles in Skin Tissues of Super Merino Sheep and Small-Tailed Han Sheep
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
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 Mode of action of mouse epidermal growth factor on the wool follicles of Merino sheep: an ultrastructural study
Mouse epidermal growth factor temporarily stops wool growth and causes cell changes in Merino sheep.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
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 Status of researches on structure performance and processing of rabbit hair
Rabbit hair research improved its use in textiles and new applications.
research Identification of potential key genes and pathways associated with the Pashmina fiber initiation using RNA-Seq and integrated bioinformatics analysis
Key genes and pathways, including Wnt, NF-Kappa, and JAK-STAT, are crucial for starting Pashmina fiber growth in goats.
research Association of methionine synthase gene polymorphisms with wool production and quality traits in Chinese Merino population12
The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.
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 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 Biology of the wool follicle: an excursion into a unique tissue interaction system waiting to be re‐discovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research Keratin Gene Expression in Wool Fibre Development
Only two of the four keratin genes are expressed in wool fibers.
research Cloning and sequence analysis of KAP 6.1 gene in Xinjiang fine-wool sheep
Researchers cloned a gene from Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, finding it very similar to other sheep and somewhat similar to goats, humans, and rabbits.
research The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
research The proteomics of wool follicles
Proteomics helps understand protein changes in wool fiber development.
research Identification of microRNAs in Wool Follicles during Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen Phases in Tibetan Sheep
MicroRNAs play a key role in wool growth in Tibetan sheep.
research Study on Differential Expression of Keratin Associated Protein 8-1 Gene of Different Varieties of Ovis aries in Skin and Hair Follicle
The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
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 Porosity at Different Structural Levels in Human and Yak Belly Hair and Its Effect on Hair Dyeing
Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
research Transcriptome and proteome combined analysis of wool fiber diameter regulation mechanism
Key genes and pathways affect wool fiber thickness, improving wool quality.