March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The treatment was effective for the puppy's skin and intestinal infections.
34 citations
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The TT genotype of a specific SNP in sheep is linked to better wool quality.
50 citations
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October 1918 in “The journal of experimental zoology” Artificially inducing hair regrowth in mice can change the normal pattern and timing of hair growth, with minimal color differences between old and new fur.
February 2025 in “Animals” Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
31 citations
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November 1965 in “Journal of Mammalogy” The pituitary gland is crucial for normal mink fur cycles.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Database” The data set helps improve predictions of how substances are absorbed through pig skin.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” Hairless dogs have unique skin adaptations to regulate temperature and protect against environmental factors.
2 citations
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
February 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
44 citations
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May 2006 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Both treatments for pemphigus foliaceus in dogs are effective, but combination therapy has more side effects.
5 citations
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December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Medycyna Weterynaryjna” Horse breed significantly affects skin and hair thickness.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Hair changes may indicate disease activity in pemphigus patients.
11 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
January 2026 in “Open Veterinary Journal” PUFA-rich oil improves pet hair quality but may raise triglyceride levels.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.