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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Newly found stem cells in horse hooves show promise for treating a hoof disease called laminitis.
Equine hoof progenitor cells can help develop therapies for hoof diseases like laminitis.
September 2020 in “Kocatepe Veterinary Journal” Equine adipose stem cells can become different cell types and are promising for healing injuries.
August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.