16 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” Higher hair follicle density leads to more wool in rabbits, influenced by specific genes and lncRNAs.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found new potential mechanisms in mouse hair growth by studying RNA interactions.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RNase L suppresses regeneration in mammals.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
76 citations
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January 1998 in “Mammalian Genome” 12 citations
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January 2000 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” A specific RNA in cashmere goats helps improve hair growth by interacting with certain molecules.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
72 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
32 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” K31 can identify clear secretory cells in human sweat glands.
1 citations
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January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
95 citations
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
February 2020 in “Definitions” Mutations in the KRT16 gene can cause skin and nail disorders.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Agricultural Science” Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Animals” The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” A specific RNA can help hair growth in baldness by boosting stem cell activity.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
February 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” RNase L hinders hair growth by altering immune signals.
July 2022 in “New Zealand journal of agricultural research” The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.
RNase L hinders hair follicle regeneration by altering immune signals.
December 2023 in “Animals” The research found genes and miRNAs that may control hair growth in Forest Musk Deer.
5 citations
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 114 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
38 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin K6irs is a marker for the inner root sheath of hair follicles in mice and humans.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.