research Investigating the internal structure of sheep wool hair fibre using new microscopic techniques
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
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research Transcriptome sequencing reveals the expression profiles of lncRNAs and mRNAs in goat skin tissues with different types of wool coats
Different wool coat types in goats are linked to specific gene expressions, which could improve cashmere quality.
research Identification of differentially expressed Gnαs and Gnα11 in sheep ( Ovis aries ) skins associated with white and black coat colors
Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
research Annotation of sheep keratin intermediate filament genes and their patterns of expression
Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
research MiRNA-24 downregulates KLF6 affecting STAT3 protein expression and phosphorylation regulating melanogenesis in cashmere goat coat
miRNA-24 affects goat coat color by controlling proteins involved in pigment production.
research GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS REVEALS THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF GENETIC VARIATION OF IMPORTANT ECONOMIC TRAITS IN CASHMERE GOATS ON QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU
Genetic analysis of Cashmere goats identified key genes for wool, reproduction, and high-altitude adaptation.
research Transcriptomes reveal microRNAs and mRNAs in different photoperiods influencing cashmere growth in goat
Different amounts of daylight affect cashmere growth in goats by changing the activity of certain genes and molecules.
research The Endocrine control of fibre growth and shedding in cashmere goats
Hormones and daylight changes control when cashmere goats shed their hair.
research Localization of Epidermal Growth Factor Immunoreactivity in Sheep Skin During Wool Follicle Development
research Evaluation of melatonin and bromocryptine administration in Spanish goats
Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
research Comparative study on seasonal hair follicle cycling by analysis of the transcriptomes from cashmere and milk goats
Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
research Age-Related Variations in the Population of Active Secondary Hair Follicles, Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Parameters in Cashmere Goats
Younger goats produce more cashmere and have healthier hair follicles due to better antioxidant capacity.
research Dermatophytosis in sheep due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes; occurrence, haemato-biochemical and pathomorphological changes*
Trichophyton mentagrophytes causes skin issues and nutrient deficiencies in young sheep, especially in winter.
research Effects of photoperiod on nutrient digestibility, hair follicle activity and cashmere quality in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats
Short daily photoperiods improve cashmere production in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats.
research Transcriptome Profile at Different Physiological Stages Reveals Potential Mode for Curly Fleece in Chinese Tan Sheep
Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
research Imprinted Dlk1-Gtl2 cluster miRNAs are potential epigenetic regulators of lamb fur quality
miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
research Age-Related Variations in the Population of Active Secondary Hair Follicles, Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Parameters in Cashmere Goats
Younger cashmere goats produce more and better-quality fiber due to higher active hair follicles and antioxidant capacity.
research The study of miRNA-211 affects melanogenesis progress in Cashmere goats via suppressing AP1S2
miRNA-211 reduces melanin in Cashmere goats by suppressing AP1S2.
research In vitroFibre production and protein deposition in secondary hair follicles of the cashmere and angora goat
Angora goats produce more hair faster than Cashmere goats.
research Disruption of FGF5 in Cashmere Goats Using CRISPR/Cas9 Results in More Secondary Hair Follicles and Longer Fibers
CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in cashmere goats increases hair follicles and fiber length, boosting cashmere yield.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the key long non-coding RNAs and genes related to cashmere shedding in goats
Key RNAs and genes linked to cashmere shedding in goats were identified.
research Transcriptional signatures of secondary hair follicles during annual cashmere growth
Researchers identified key molecular changes in goat hair follicles that could improve cashmere production.
research Increasing GSH-Px Activity and Activating Wnt Pathway Promote Fine Wool Growth in FGF5-Edited Sheep
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
research Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E Supplementation on Physiological, Biochemical Indicators, and Intestinal Microbiota of White Cashmere Goat
Selenium and Vitamin E supplements improved antioxidant levels and cashmere production in goats.
research Dynamic changes of genomic methylation profiles at different growth stages in Chinese Tan sheep
DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
research Regulation of secondary hair follicle cycle in cashmere goats by miR-877-3p targeting IGFBP5 gene
miR-877-3p can improve cashmere quality by regulating hair growth in goats.
research Crosstalk between androgen and Wnt/β-catenin leads to changes of wool density in FGF5-knockout sheep
Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
research Hair Plucking and Alopecia in a Flock of Sheep in Zaria, Nigeria
Switching to coarser feed and providing hay improved the sheep's health.
research The Production of Unshrinkability by Cross‐linkage Formation in Wool
Mercuric acetate makes wool unshrinkable by changing its elastic properties.
research Six SNPs and a TTG indel in sheep desmoglein 4 gene are in complete linkage disequilibrium
Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.