Expression of the RORα Gene in Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles

    January 2015 in “ Genetics and molecular research ”
    Yu-Min Zhao, Z H Liu, L Wang … J Q Li
    Studysummary This study suggests melatonin may promote cashmere growth in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats through the nuclear receptor RORα, with a noted mRNA expression difference in December compared to other months.
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