Examining Mammary Gland Transcriptomic Profiles Using RNA-Seq in Slick and Wild-Type Haired Holstein Cattle Under Tropical Conditions

In this study, researchers found that the SLICK1 allele in cattle may alter local immune regulation, hair growth, and tissue remodeling, as indicated by differential gene expression pathways associated with immune and inflammatory responses in slick vs. nonslick Holsteins.

This study found that bovine slick mutations may enhance heat stress responses in mice but do not lead to the expected hair phenotype changes.

This study suggests that changes in expressed transcripts and splice isoforms may explain the transition from curly to straight fleece in Chinese Tan sheep as they age.

This study observed that beef cattle with certain prolactin receptor gene mutations, known as slick mutations, demonstrated improved post-weaning growth and temperature regulation in a hot, humid climate compared to other genotypes, suggesting genotype influences growth efficiency and heat tolerance.

In this study, researchers conducted a whole-transcriptome analysis of Dazu Black Goats and Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats to explore differences in hair follicle development and melanin production, revealing variations in hair characteristics and 640 differentially expressed RNAs that could inform goat breeding and textile applications.