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August 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” KAP8.1 protein is crucial for hair structure and interacts with keratin 85.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” In this study, researchers observed that the KAP8-1 gene influences skin and hair follicle development and wool quality with varying expression levels in different Ovis aries crossbred varieties.
January 2014 in “China Feed” This study found that a higher relative expression of the keratin associated protein 8.1 gene in Liaoning cashmere goats' skin and hair follicles was associated with thinner cashmere fiber.
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January 2017 in “Genes” This study observed that genetic variation in the ovine KRTAP22-1 gene is linked to increased wool yield and decreased fiber curvature in sheep, indicating its potential use in breeding programs.
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study found that polymorphisms in the KAP8.2 gene in Chinese Inner Mongolia cashmere goats are associated with variations in cashmere fibre diameter, suggesting its potential as a molecular marker for this trait.