The KRTAP36-1 gene affects wool quality in Chinese Tan lambs.
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October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.