April 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” Sheep exosomes can enhance hair growth in mice.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Bio-based electrospun fibers improve wound healing but face production and regulatory challenges.
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May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” 1 citations
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March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Protein carbonylation is a sensitive marker for oxidative damage in hair, especially from light exposure.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.
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February 2025 in “Mammalian Genome” BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
Key genes and pathways influence cashmere production in goats.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” The study mapped genetic variations in sheep, linking them to traits like milk production and growth.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes are linked to the quality of cashmere in goats.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” The genetic variation in the KAP13-3 gene may affect cashmere fiber traits in Liaoning goats.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
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December 2007 in “Acta materialia” AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.
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April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
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January 2017 Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.