In Vitro Fibre Production and Protein Deposition in Secondary Hair Follicles of the Cashmere and Angora Goat
March 1994
in “
Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production
”
New to Melatonin? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study investigated hair fibre growth in Angora and Cashmere goats, finding differences in growth rates and seasonal dependencies, and examined the effects of prolactin and melatonin on protein deposition in hair follicles. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study compared fibre production and protein deposition in secondary hair follicles of Angora and Cashmere goats using in vitro techniques. Angora goats produced mohair year-round with growth rates of 0.5-1.0 mm/day and annual yields of 2-3 kg, while Cashmere goats produced down seasonally with growth rates of 0.3-0.7 mm/day and annual yields typically less than 100 g. The research examined the effects of prolactin and melatonin on protein deposition in these follicles, highlighting differences in fibre production due to seasonal stimuli and hormonal influences.
