research Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep—A Review 98 citations , May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
research Association analysis of polymorphisms in six keratin genes with wool traits in sheep 17 citations , November 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
research Keratin Gene Expression in Wool Fibre Development 5 citations , January 1988 Only two of the four keratin genes are expressed in wool fibers.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits 42 citations , January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Variation in the ovine keratin-associated protein 15-1 gene affects wool yield 18 citations , September 2018 in “The Journal of Agricultural Science” Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.