Role of MEG3-miRNAs in Immune-Inflammatory Regulation in Age-Dependent Wool Follicle Remodeling in Tan Sheep

    February 2026 in “ BMC Genomics ”
    Letian Zhang, Jiajie Yao, Zhengwei Zhao … Xuemei Deng
    Studysummary This study found that MEG3-miRNAs are key regulators of the age-dependent crimped wool trait in Tan sheep, likely influencing primary follicle development and degeneration through immune-inflammatory pathways.
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