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May 2022 in “Genes & Diseases” November 2025 in “Figshare” SQSTM1 is linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
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May 2025 in “Cells” miR-370-3p slows sheep hair cell growth by blocking SMAD4.
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