April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that melatonin did not affect primary hair follicles or litter size in goats but was positively correlated with secondary follicle growth, suggesting potential relevance for studying hair growth mechanisms and human alopecia.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Biology” In this study, researchers identified known and novel miRNAs in Liaoning Cashmere goat skin and found differences in miRNA expression linked to cashmere fineness, providing new insights into LCG goat skin biology.
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May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that melatonin exposure promoted hair follicle fiber growth in Cashmere goat cultures, potentially influencing pathways related to the microvascular system and extracellular matrix.
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January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” This study found that inserting the Tβ4 gene into cashmere goats increased cashmere yield by 74.5% without compromising quality, suggesting potential economic benefits for goat breeding.
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study identified 617 differentially expressed genes in cashmere goat hair follicles, which are involved in key biological processes and provide insights into hair follicle development.