research The Morphological Basis of vicuña wool: Skin and gland structure in Vicugna vicugna (Molina 1782)
Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
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research Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers
Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
research Influence of feed restriction on the wool proteome: A combined iTRAQ and fiber structural study
Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
research Hair today, gone tomorrow: the degradation and conservation of archaeological hair fibers
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
research Ectopic expression of FGF5s induces wool growth in Chinese merino sheep
Overexpression of FGF5s makes Chinese Merino sheep grow longer and heavier wool.
research Application of PCR Technique to Detect Polymorphism of the KRTAP1.1 Gene in Three Sheep Breeds - A Review
The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
research Luxury Hair Fibers for Fashion Industry
The industry should promote pure luxury hair fibers, improve technology, and diversify products to support growers and ensure sustainable use.
research Animal fibre: connecting science and production
Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.
research Development of a DNA-analytical Method for the Identification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles
Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
research Llama Dermatology
Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
research Sarcoptic mange in three alpacas treated successfully with amitraz
Amitraz effectively treated sarcoptic mange in three alpacas.
research Analysis of Keratin-Associated Protein-7 (KRTAP7) protein structure and function in Indian dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)
All Indian dromedary camel breeds have the same KRTAP7 gene affecting hair quality.
research Functional analysis of the PIP5K1A gene in Liaoning Cashmere goats: an investigation based on bioinformatics, tissue localization, and biological functions
The PIP5K1A gene helps cashmere growth in goats by promoting cell proliferation, and melatonin boosts its expression.
research Whole genome sequencing analysis of alpaca suggests TRPV3 as a candidate gene for the suri phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
research Identification of llama KRTAP7-1 and KRTAP8-1 fiber genes and polymorphism screening
Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
research Selection signatures for fiber production in commercial species: A review
Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
research The Effects of Spermidine on Functional and Transcriptomic Markers in Human Primary Keratinocytes
Spermidine may improve skin health and hair growth by enhancing cell function.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals
Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Fiber Diameter in Alpacas
Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
research Sarcoptic mange outbreak decimates South American wild camelid populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina
Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.
research Sarcoptic mange outbreak decimates South American camelid populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
research Características clínico-epidemiológicas de la alopecia androgenética en pacientes de un hospital de tercer nivel de Trujillo, Perú
Androgenetic alopecia is common in younger adults, especially with a family history.
research Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids
South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
research Genomic Regions Associated with Wool, Growth and Reproduction Traits in Uruguayan Merino Sheep
Certain genes influence wool, growth, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep.
research Environmentally independent histological markers of wool quality: a comparative study of Gentile di Puglia and Sarda breeds
Gentile di Puglia sheep have finer wool and more lanolin than Sarda sheep.
research CLORURO DE BENZALCONIO EN EL TRATAMIENTO DE LA DERMATOMICOSIS CAUSADA POR Trichophyton sp. EN EL CUY (Cavia cobayo)
Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.
research Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Skin Analyzed Under Architecture and Structure
Alpaca skin has glands, hair follicles, and different collagen types.
research The frictional properties of wool and related hair fibers.
research Genomic Characterization of Quality Wool Traits in Spanish Merino Sheep
Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.