48 citations
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February 2010 in “Molecular biology reports”
This study found that KAP7.1 and KAP8.2genes were significantly more expressed in secondary hair follicles than primary follicles, suggesting their role in regulating cashmere fiber diameter.
20 citations
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences”
This study found that polymorphisms in the KAP8.2gene in Chinese Inner Mongolia cashmere goats are associated with variations in cashmere fibre diameter, suggesting its potential as a molecular marker for this trait.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Natural Fibers”
This study found that K33A was significantly upregulated in lustrous Magra wool follicles, while other keratin and KAP genes showed downregulation, impacting wool's physical properties like luster.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine”
This study identified four keratin genes associated with hair follicle development that were expressed more highly in super fine wool Xinji sheep compared to fine wool sheep.