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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
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