Tβ4-Overexpression Based on the PiggyBac Transposon System in Cashmere Goats Alters Hair Fiber Characteristics

    November 2016 in “ Transgenic research ”
    Bingbo Shi, Qiang Ding, Xiaolin He … Yulin Chen
    Studysummary This study found that transgenic cashmere goats overexpressing thymosin beta-4 have a higher secondary to primary hair follicle ratio, suggesting potential for increased cashmere yield.
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