Canonical Prolactin Signaling and Global mRNA Expression in the Skin of Holstein Heifers Carrying the SLICK1 Allele of the Prolactin Receptor Gene

    February 2025 in “ Journal of Dairy Science ”
    Montana D. Altman, Alice T. Mathews, María Belén Rabaglino … Anna C. Denicol
    Studysummary 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.
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