47 citations
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December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that the neuropeptide CGRP may protect against, but not restore, IFNγ-induced collapse of hair follicle immune privilege in alopecia areata.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Livestock science” This study suggests that nerve growth factor may support hair follicle growth in Liaoning cashmere goats through pathways involving its receptor, TrkA, particularly during the anagen phase.
10 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study found that heat stress in rex rabbits decreased hair follicle density and suppressed related signaling pathways, potentially affecting hair follicle development.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study found that Magra sheep with high-luster wool exhibited significantly higher expression of keratin genes, suggesting that increased keratin protein levels may be crucial for wool luster.
14 citations
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June 2022 in “BMC genomics” This study identified key genes involved in hair follicle development in Merino sheep, offering insights for improving wool production and providing a basis for future breeding programs.
April 2008 in “Companion Animal” This article is a self-assessment by Rosa Angela Ragni and Kenneth Smith, reporting no new results.
January 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This analysis examines how faculty-related Instagram accounts have adapted their posts during the recent application cycle, including showcasing credentials and incorporating new virtual engagement tools, but reports no new research findings.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that humans have a much higher eccrine gland density than chimpanzees and macaques, suggesting a unique evolutionary path for human skin features.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study investigated the genetic basis of coat color variation in cattle using skin transcriptome and whole-genome analyses, identifying the ASIP gene as a significant determinant that is differentially expressed and under strong positive selection in black and brown cattle breeds.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” This article reviews common endocrine neoplasms in domestic ferrets and discusses diagnosis and medical treatment options, reporting no new research findings.
65 citations
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February 1992 in “Development” This study characterizes a type II keratin intermediate filament gene family involved in early sheep follicle differentiation, detailing gene expression patterns and sequences in hair cortical cells.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This case report describes three Devon Rex cats with papular dermatitis due to dermatophytosis, which resolved with antifungal treatment.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports” 17 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” In this study, researchers found that specific SNPs in the MTR gene are significantly associated with wool production and quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting the gene's potential for sheep breeding.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” This study demonstrates a varied distribution of keratins in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin, suggesting evolutionary adaptations related to their distinctive scales.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” In this case study of a Beetal doe with severe skin lesions, the researchers diagnosed concurrent psoroptic mange and malasseziosis, and reported successful treatment with a combination of Ivermectin, antibiotics, and topical applications, leading to reduced skin lesions and new hair growth.
January 2018 in “Figshare” This study found that melatonin exposure promoted growth in Cashmere goat hair follicles in vitro and suggested that lncRNAs play a key role in regulating this process, particularly through pathways involving the microvascular system and extracellular matrix.
22 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary clinical pathology” This case study reported a diagnosis of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat with dermal nodules, highlighting potential heritable predisposition and suggesting systemic antifungal therapy for fair prognosis.
50 citations
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” This study found that a specific mutation in the mouse RXRalpha gene significantly impacts immune responses and causes hair loss and skin cysts.
12 citations
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February 2011 in “Equine veterinary education” This case report describes the clinical and diagnostic features of a mare with mammary lymphoma associated with anaemia and pruritus.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This study reports an abnormal onion-shaped swelling on the hair shafts of some Abyssinian cats, affecting the appearance of their coat, though skin and hair structures appear normal under the microscope.
January 2011 in “Open Collections” This study observed that mouse preputial glands share general characteristics with rat glands but differ in their intimate association with a hair follicle and absence of proteinaceous granules.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” This study found that chi-miR-30b-5p was more expressed in the telogen phase than in the anagen phase and inhibited dermal papilla cell proliferation by targeting CaMKIIδ.
178 citations
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October 2001 in “Genes & Development” This study found that the mammalian hairless gene encodes a corepressor protein that interacts with thyroid hormone receptors, providing insights into hair loss syndromes in humans and mice.
June 2026 in “Studia Biologica” This study found that in semi-coarse wool sheep of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountain breed, changes in microflora and grease composition are linked to increased felting in wool, due to wetter, more alkaline fleece conditions that promote bacterial and mold growth and alter fatty acid balances.
This study found that increasing methionine in the diet of pregnant rabbits may stimulate the development of hair follicles and improve hair fiber diameter in their offspring.
This review discusses potential causes and diagnostic tools for alopecia in guinea pigs and highlights the need to evaluate diet and housing, but it reports no original findings.
7 citations
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January 1997 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” This study found that both types of sheep hair follicle transglutaminases were calcium-dependent, contradicting earlier reports of calcium independence in this enzyme.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study used TMT-based quantitative proteomics to analyze the development of secondary hair follicles in fetal sheep, revealing increased follicle density and key proteins involved, such as COL1A1 and THBS4, indicating their potential role in wool quality traits.
5 citations
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November 2010 in “Veterinary Record” Treatment with oral terbinafine and topical enilconazole was successful in resolving a Trichophyton dermatophytosis outbreak in L'Hoest's monkeys, with complete mycological cure achieved after eight weeks.