November 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
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January 2023 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
The study examined the relationship between regulatory factors and cashmere fiber diameter in 400 female Liaoning cashmere goats, divided into coarse and fine hair types. Significant differences in fiber diameters were found between the groups. Transcriptomic analysis identified 211 differentially expressed genes, such as FGF18, KRT36, KRT79, AWAT2, and MOGAT1, linked to hair follicle growth and sebum secretion through PPAR and glycerol–lipid metabolism pathways. Metabolomics analysis identified 50 differentially expressed metabolites involved in cellular ion channels and neurological pathways, including ABC transporter protein pathways and arachidonic acid metabolism. These findings could help improve cashmere quality in goats.
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November 2013 in “Development” Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
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October 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.