This study investigated the molecular mechanisms behind cashmere goat coat types by analyzing gene expression during hair follicle development stages, identifying regulatory pathways involved in metabolism, immune response, and the quiescent state of follicles, potentially aiding in genetic selection for improved cashmere production.
This study found specific molecular pathways and regulatory networks linked to different hair follicle stages in cashmere goats, which could inform breeding for better cashmere quality.
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November 2020 in “Animal Genetics” This review discusses rabbit domestication and genetics, focusing on factors influencing hair coat development, and reports no new findings; the authors highlight the potential for genetic insights to enhance rabbit breeding.
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January 1983 in “The Anatomical Record” This study found that epidermal growth factor treatment in male mice delayed normal skin development, inhibiting hair growth and follicle development by maintaining birth-level cell proliferation and differentiation for several days.
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May 1999 in “Reproduction” This study found that temperature affects the influence of daylength on prolactin secretion and hair growth in dairy goats, without significant involvement of melatonin.
