research Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep—A Review
Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Molecular characterization of GhPLDα1 and its relationship with secondary cell wall thickening in cotton fibers
GhPLDα1 helps thicken cotton fiber walls by boosting cellulose production.
research The molecular anatomy of cashmere goat hair follicle during cytodifferentiation stage
Understanding hair follicle development can help improve cashmere quality.
research Design and Clinical Assessment of a Non-Invasive, Low-Power Laser Irradiation System for Post-Hysterectomy Genitourinary Rehabilitation in Cervical Cancer Patients
The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
research Effects of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation in Pregnant Cashmere Goats on the Development of Offspring Hair Follicles
Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
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 Two-Stage Machine Learning-Based GWAS for Wool Traits in Central Anatolian Merino Sheep
Machine learning can effectively identify genes to improve wool quality in sheep.
research Molecular characterization of caprineKRTAP13-3in Liaoning cashmere goat in China
The genetic variation in the KAP13-3 gene may affect cashmere fiber traits in Liaoning goats.
research 600 Evaluation of anti-hairloss shampoo through in vitro activity in human hair follicule dermal papilla cells and sensorial study
The anti-hair loss shampoo effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair quality.
research Phenotypic Correlation between Guard Hair and Down Hair in Chinese Alashan Left Banner White Cashmere Goat: A Preliminary Study
Guard hair length is positively correlated with guard hair diameter and down fiber length, but negatively correlated with variation in guard hair diameter and down fiber diameter.
research Generation of Tβ4 knock-in Cashmere goat using CRISPR/Cas9
Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.
research Pathway enrichment and network analysis of differentially expressed genes in pashmina goat
The analysis found genes linked to skin and hair development are more active in Pashmina goats, which may explain their long-fiber production.
research Editorial: Animal fibers
Animal fibers are valued for being natural and eco-friendly, but face challenges like price volatility and a focus on meat over fiber.
research Effects of KRTAP20-1 Gene Variation on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
research Transmission electron microscopy staining methods for the cortex of human hair: a modified osmium method and comparison with other stains
The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
research Genome-wide association study for cashmere traits in Inner Mongolia cashmere goat population reveals new candidate genes and haplotypes
New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
research Knockdown of miR-361-5p promotes the induced activation of SHF-stem cells through FOXM1 mediated Wnt/β-catenin pathway in cashmere goats
Reducing miR-361-5p boosts hair growth in cashmere goats by activating stem cells.
research Keratin Gene Expression Differences in Wool Follicles and Sequence Diversity of High Glycine-Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Proteins (Kaps) in Magra Sheep of India
Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
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 Effect of the FA2H Gene on cashmere fineness of Jiangnan cashmere goats based on transcriptome sequencing
The FA2H gene improves cashmere fineness by enhancing hair growth in goats.
research Physicochemical properties of wild and cultivated Saccharina latissima macroalgae harvested in the Canadian boreal-subarctic transition zone
Wild and cultivated Saccharina latissima differ in chemical makeup and color due to environmental factors.
research Cultivation of Hair Matrix Cells from Cashmere Goat Skins and Exemplified Applications
Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.
research CircERCC6 Positively Regulates the Induced Activation of SHF Stem Cells in Cashmere Goats via the miR-412-3p/BNC2 Axis in an m6A-Dependent Manner
Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.
research Nutritional properties, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, and consumer acceptance of butter cake enhanced with Sangyod rice (Oryza sativa L.) flour
Using 50% Sangyod rice flour in butter cake improves nutrition and is well-liked by consumers.
research Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
research Seasonal variation in hair follicle activity and fibre growth of both male and female Merghoz goats in Western Iran
Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
research SEM/SDD-EDS—An analytical tool to identify water borne micro minerals pick up in human scalp hair cuticle due to water quality
Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
research Systematic review and quality analysis of studies on the efficacy of topical diphenylcyclopropenone treatment for alopecia areata
Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel. A New Surgical Instrument for the Automation of Hair Transplantation
The Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel may allow faster hair transplants with less bleeding and similar healing and growth compared to manual methods.