Identification of MicroRNAs in Wool Follicles During Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen Phases in Tibetan Sheep

October 2013 in “ PLoS ONE ”

Guangbin Liu, Ruize Liu, Qinqun Li, Xiaohui Tang, Mei Yu, Xinyun Li, Jianhua Cao, Shuhong Zhao

microRNAs anagen phase catagen phase telogen phase hair follicle biology

TLDR MicroRNAs play a key role in wool growth in Tibetan sheep.

The study identified and analyzed the expression patterns of microRNAs (miRNAs) in wool follicles of Tibetan sheep during the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases of hair growth. The findings provided new insights into the role of miRNAs in the development of wool follicles, potentially enhancing the understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing wool growth in sheep. This research contributed to the broader knowledge of hair follicle biology, particularly in the context of wool production.

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