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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain miRNAs may play a role in sheep hair follicle development, which could help improve wool production.
122 citations
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists created a model using sheep cells to study hair root formation, which can test how different substances affect hair growth.
7 citations
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November 2019 in “Animal” Melatonin increases cashmere quality in goats but reduces their milk production and doesn't affect their offspring's hair growth.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes influencing sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding wool breeding and understanding human hair conditions.
42 citations
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February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
19 citations
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January 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.
January 2026 in “Communications Biology” Yak hair follicles adapt to cold through specific gene regulation, enhancing cell growth.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The study maps goat hair follicle cells, revealing key genes and pathways involved in hair growth and cell death.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
14 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Researchers found 617 genes that behave differently in cashmere goat hair follicles, which could help understand hair growth.
Millet extract, wheat germ oil, L-cystine, and calcium pantothenate reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in women with diffuse alopecia.
129 citations
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” The protein STAT3 slows down cell growth by blocking the FST gene, which affects hair development in sheep.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
15 citations
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October 1936 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cystine is crucial for forming keratin in hair, wool, and nails.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New methods to test hair growth treatments have been developed.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.
Certain genetic markers can help predict wool production in U.S. sheep.
January 1989 in “Handbook of experimental pharmacology” Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.
517 citations
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” Higher hair follicle density leads to more wool in rabbits, influenced by specific genes and lncRNAs.
10 citations
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Coordinated gene activities are crucial for normal hair growth.
5 citations
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February 2007 in “Cytology and genetics” Gene expression regulates keratin production for normal hair growth.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Cells” miR-370-3p slows sheep hair cell growth by blocking SMAD4.
4 citations
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January 1976 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Metabolic disorders can cause hair structure defects and growth issues, but amino acid levels in hair remain normal.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” All-trans retinoic acid slows cell growth and increases cell death in goat hair follicles through a specific pathway.