research Methods of keratin extraction from wool and hair and prospects of their application in biomedicine and bioengineering
Extracted keratin from wool and hair can be used in medicine and bioengineering.
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research Integrated Analysis of Methylome and Transcriptome Changes Reveals the Underlying Regulatory Signatures Driving Curly Wool Transformation in Chinese Zhongwei Goats
PDGFC gene may help select goats with desirable curly wool traits.
research Comprehensive analysis of the circular RNA expression profile and circRNA–miRNA–mRNA network in the goat skin with divergent wool curvature
Certain circular RNAs are crucial for wool growth and curvature in goats.
research A global analysis of CNVs in Chinese indigenous fine-wool sheep populations using whole-genome resequencing
The study mapped genetic variations in sheep, linking them to traits like milk production and growth.
research The presence of glycoproteins in the cell membrane complex of a variety of keratin fibres
Glycoproteins are present in the cell membranes of various keratin fibers.
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in 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 A Correlative Fluorescent and Electron Microscopic Technique for Ultralocalization of Trichocyte Keratins
Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia
The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
research Genome-based analysis of the genetic pattern of black sheep in Qira sheep
Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.
research Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis of Reconstructive Hair Fibers.
All five hair fiber products improved appearance but didn't stick to completely bald areas.
research Comparative study on seasonal hair follicle cycling by analysis of the transcriptomes from cashmere and milk goats
Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
research The effect of melatonin implants administered from December until April, on plasma prolactin, triiodothyronine and thyroxine concentrations and on the timing of the spring moult in cashmere goats
Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.
research Characteristic Microstructure of Curved Human Hair
Curved human hair has different structures on each side, which might cause its shape and is similar to wool.
research Molecular characterization of caprineKRTAP13-3in Liaoning cashmere goat in China
The genetic variation in the KAP13-3 gene may affect cashmere fiber traits in Liaoning goats.
research Identification of the keratin-associated protein 13-3 (KAP13-3) gene in sheep
The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.
research Identification and sequence analysis of the keratin-associated protein 24‐1 (KAP24-1) gene homologue in sheep
The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
research Identification of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
research Effects of Hair Fibers on Braking Friction Materials
Adding 1% hair fibers to brake materials improves friction and wear, making them more effective.
research Whole-genome resequencing to investigate the genetic diversity and the molecular basis underlying key economic traits in indigenous sheep breeds adapted to hypoxic environments
Tibetan sheep have specific genes for high-altitude adaptation and wool traits, aiding breeding strategies.
research Action of Nucleophilic Reagents on Hair Keratin
Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
research Analysis of differential expression of hair follicle tissue transcriptome in Hetian sheep undergoing different periodic changes
Long non-coding RNAs play a role in hair growth stages of Hetian sheep, affecting wool quality.
research Construction of transcriptome atlas of white yak hair follicle during anagen and catagen using single-cell RNA sequencing
The research improved understanding of yak hair growth to help use yak wool better.
research Unraveling the secret life of the hair follicle: from fungi to innovative hair loss therapies
New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
research Wetting behavior of human hair fibers
Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
research The structure of hair and follicles of mice carrying the naked (N) gene
Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
research Analysis of Dermal Papilla Cell Interactome Using STRING Database to Profile the ex Vivo Hair Growth Inhibition Effect of a Vinca Alkaloid Drug, Colchicine
Colchicine can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell activity and protein expression in hair follicles.
research Analysis of lncRNAs Expression Profiles in Hair Follicle of Hu Sheep Lambskin
lncRNAs may regulate hair follicle development in Hu sheep.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.