April 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” Sheep exosomes can enhance hair growth in mice.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Animal Production Science” Lipid metabolism affects wool fiber diameter in sheep.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in genetics” Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
20 citations
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January 1995 in “Cells tissues organs” Changing light periods synchronized wool growth cycles in sheep.
January 2012 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” EGF and KGF affect wool fineness in Gansu alpine Merino sheep.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
December 2025 in “Animals” TGFBR1 slows down cell growth in fine-wool sheep hair follicles.
23 citations
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs help regulate wool fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The TT genotype of a specific SNP in sheep is linked to better wool quality.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” Four keratin genes are crucial for hair growth in Xinji fine wool sheep.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Exosomes from small-tailed Han sheep enhance hair growth in mice.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Exosomes from small-tailed Han sheep can boost hair growth and thickness in mice.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The research helps improve wool quality and aids human hair research.
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.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
67 citations
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December 1990 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
14 citations
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June 2022 in “BMC genomics” Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes influencing sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding wool breeding and understanding human hair conditions.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” The research helps understand hair development in sheep, aiding in better wool breeding.
April 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Adding a water-soluble fatty acid complex to sheep diets improves wool growth by increasing primary hair follicle size and density.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain miRNAs may play a role in sheep hair follicle development, which could help improve wool production.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Animals” Blocking miR-27a increases sheep hair follicle stem cell growth and decreases cell death, which could help improve wool quality and treat hair loss.
January 1963 in “Stain technology” Ziehl-Neelsen's stain helps identify different parts of hair in sheep and goats.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.