11 citations
,
June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
14 citations
,
November 2022 in “Development” Controlling transposable elements is crucial for successful tissue regeneration.
3 citations
,
September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
52 citations
,
May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
62 citations
,
August 2006 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Modern techniques have improved the understanding of keratin proteins, revealing their roles in various cells and potential in disease diagnosis.
27 citations
,
April 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
1 citations
,
May 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
226 citations
,
January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
51 citations
,
September 2012 in “Gene” The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
18 citations
,
February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
11 citations
,
August 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Short daily photoperiods improve cashmere production in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats.
10 citations
,
May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
8 citations
,
December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
3 citations
,
August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
12 citations
,
September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” Melatonin treatment increases a specific RNA in goat cells that boosts cashmere growth.
13 citations
,
January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Alopecia areata may be linked to imbalanced gut bacteria.
3 citations
,
October 2024 in “Animals” An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
24 citations
,
October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
10 citations
,
November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
2 citations
,
August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
5 citations
,
April 2022 in “Genes” miR-129-5p affects hair growth by targeting the HOXC13 gene.
4 citations
,
July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
4 citations
,
August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
4 citations
,
April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
92 citations
,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
8 citations
,
September 2020 in “Genes & Genomics”
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.