Keratin Gene Expression Differences in Wool Follicles and Sequence Diversity of High Glycine-Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Proteins in Magra Sheep of India

    December 2018 in “ Journal of Natural Fibers ”
    Rajiv Kumar, A. S. Meena, Ashish Chopra., Arun Kumar, Rajiv Kumar, A. S. Meena, Ashish Chopra., Arun Kumar
    TLDR Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
    The study investigated keratin gene expression differences in wool follicles and the sequence diversity of high glycine-tyrosine keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) in Magra sheep from India. The research aimed to understand the genetic basis of wool quality in these sheep by analyzing the expression of keratin genes and the diversity of KAPs, which are crucial for wool fiber characteristics. The findings provided insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying wool production and could have implications for breeding programs aimed at improving wool quality in Magra sheep.
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