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November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
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November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and RNA networks regulate hair growth and follicle density in Rex rabbits.
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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.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Minoxidil, caffeine, and biotin can improve hair shine by restoring certain genes.
February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin improves cashmere quality and yield in goats by enhancing hair follicle development.
119 citations
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
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May 2009 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Disrupting the Sox21 gene in mice causes hair loss and regrowth cycles.
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December 2021 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin helps control hair growth in cashmere goats, which could improve cashmere production.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
May 2025 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Jawless vertebrates have teeth proteins similar to those in mammalian hair and nails.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin promotes hair growth and quality by enhancing hair follicle development and reducing stress.
February 2025 in “Animals” Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Maintaining healthy mitochondria may help treat hair loss.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
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November 2013 in “The EMBO Journal” HDAC1 is crucial for skin development and preventing tumors.
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June 2014 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes are important for cashmere growth and vary in activity during different stages.