Differences Between Ultrastructure and Protein Composition in Straight Hair Fibers

    February 2019 in “ Zoology ”
    Jeffrey E. Plowman, Duane P. Harland, Scobie Dr … Stefan Clerens
    Studysummary Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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