Detection of a Second KAP22 Family Member in Sheep and Analysis of Its Genetic Variation and Associations with Selected Wool Fiber Traits

September 2025 in “ Animals ”

Lingrong Bai, Huitong Zhou, Jinzhong Tao, Jon G. H. Hickford

Studysummary This study identified novel genetic variations in the KRTAP22-2 gene among eight sheep breeds but found no association between these genotypes and wool fibre traits, indicating possible species-specific differences compared to goats.

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