January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” The study identified the Rex (Re) mutation in rats, which caused curly hair in Re/+ and hair loss in Re/Re rats, as a 7-bp deletion at the splicing acceptor site of the Krt71 gene on chromosome 7. This mutation resulted in a 6-amino acid in-frame deletion in the KRT71 protein, affecting hair formation. The findings provided insights into the biological function of KRT71.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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June 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.