Integrated Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analysis Reveals Molecular Mechanisms of Melatonin-Regulated Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats and Comparative Insights Across Goat Breeds

    November 2025 in “ BMC Genomics ”
    Luyao Xie, Chun Li, Jindong Tian … Ming Chen
    Studysummary This study examined how melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats, identifying potential molecular targets like ATP6V0A4, DLX3, and SMOC2 for enhancing cashmere yield and quality.
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