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The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
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January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.