23 citations
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March 2019 in “Gene” Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases wool length, confirming its role in hair growth.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “2010 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics” The LEF-1 gene in cashmere goats was successfully cloned and analyzed, showing potential for improving cashmere production.
7 citations
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June 2022 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Certain circular RNAs help cashmere goats grow more hair.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research identified key genes that control the growth cycle of cashmere in goats, which could help improve cashmere goat breeding.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin helps improve Cashmere goat hair quality by promoting hair follicle growth through a specific cell signaling pathway.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Gene reports” The analysis found genes linked to skin and hair development are more active in Pashmina goats, which may explain their long-fiber production.
January 2010 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” RORs may influence cashmere growth cycles.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Differences in cashmere quality between goat breeds are linked to specific genes affecting hair follicle development.
October 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Understanding hair follicle development can help improve cashmere quality.
March 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Goats' hair and color traits are linked to specific RNA expressions, useful for breeding and textiles.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “Annales de zootechnie” Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
December 2013 in “Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science” Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Cells” miR-370-3p slows sheep hair cell growth by blocking SMAD4.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
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.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Differences in cashmere quality between goat breeds are linked to specific genes affecting hair follicle development.
January 2013 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Proteomics helps understand protein changes in wool fiber development.
3 citations
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December 2020 The interdigital gland in crossbred sheep is similar to skin and has specialized structures for secretion.
September 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Dermatophylosis sporadically affects adult sheep in Sertão da Paraíba, causing alopecic and crusty skin lesions.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin treatment improved cashmere production in goats for one cycle without lasting effects on the next cycle.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.
13 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” A new model accurately predicts water intake in hair sheep using dry matter intake.
January 2009 in “Hubei nongye kexue” Stem cells in cashmere goats are found in hair follicles and have a slow growth rate.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Animal biotechnology” The LAMTOR3 gene is involved in cashmere goat hair growth and is affected by certain treatments and other genes.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain gene combinations improve cashmere quality and production in Liaoning goats.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Goat skin adapts to seasonal changes through genes that respond to daylight length, affecting hormone levels and potentially making skin cells light-sensitive.
10 citations
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September 2016 in “Animal genetics” Researchers identified key genes and proteins linked to wool growth in sheep.