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.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” The research helps understand hair development in sheep, aiding in better wool breeding.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” FGF20 is essential for hair follicle stem cell growth and development in fine-wool sheep.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Key proteins and pathways regulate yak hair growth, with lipid metabolism aiding adaptation to high altitudes.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Key proteins influence wool quality by affecting hair follicle development in sheep.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
September 2024 in “Genes” CRABP1 boosts hair cell growth in Hu sheep by affecting key genes.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” EGFR helps hair follicles transition properly by controlling Stathmin levels.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
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.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lipid metabolism affects wool thickness in sheep.
9 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Wool color in Gangba sheep is influenced by multiple genes and genetic mechanisms.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Genes” Genetic markers linked to sheep body traits were identified, aiding future breeding.
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 2022 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” EPHA4 and Ephrin A3 are found in the skin of Aohan fine-wool sheep.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Medications for glucose metabolism and weight control, combined therapy options, and herbal medicines may help regulate menstrual cycle in adolescents with PCOS.
55 citations
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August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes” Certain genes influence wool, growth, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” The SOSTDC1 gene is crucial for determining sheep wool type.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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.
9 citations
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June 2024 in “Genes” Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.