The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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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.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.