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July 2022 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that methionine supplementation improved hair follicle density in heat-stressed Rex rabbits, likely through various signaling pathways, despite an increase in stress indicators.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” This study found that a specific genetic mutation in the Fgf5 gene may contribute to the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits by reducing the binding capacity of the FGF5 protein.
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July 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study observed significant differences in hair and cashmere properties among three goat breeds in Southwest China, noting better quality cashmere in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats and their crossbreed compared to Dazu black goats.
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” In this study, the PLP2 gene was found to promote secondary hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats, with its expression negatively regulated by melatonin and potentially affecting follicle development via the BMP pathway.
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December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of heparan sulfate proteoglycans in regulating stem cell fate and highlights their potential as targets for addressing hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
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June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a novel missense mutation in the FGF5 gene associated with the longhair phenotype in about 3% of Maine Coon cats, suggesting it may be a breed-specific variant.
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the expression of certain hair follicle-related genes differed between growth phases in Angora goats, with HOXC13 showing overexpression during the anagen phase, potentially influencing the mohair's shine and texture.
July 2026 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Health Sciences” This study explored the potential of Tridax procumbens, a medicinal plant, for hair growth applications by analyzing its bioactive compounds through in silico and phytopharmacological evaluations, resulting in a novel hair serum formulation that demonstrated promising hair growth-promoting properties in preliminary tests.
This review summarizes how single-cell omics technologies have advanced understanding of cellular regulatory programs in sheep and goats, but highlights limitations in genomic annotation and integration with population genetics for molecular breeding.
In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify 1543 differentially expressed genes between cashmere and normal goats, implicating several signaling pathways and key regulators in the distinct gene expression profiles linked to cashmere fiber production, which advances understanding of cashmere goat genetics.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified 47 proteins associated with male pattern baldness severity and prioritized five candidate genes, including druggable CD38, suggesting new non-hormonal targets for therapeutic development.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study investigated the genetic factors influencing cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes and highlighting 24 key genes related to hair follicle development and cashmere fiber formation.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, enriching pathways like PI3K-Akt and thermogenesis, which may influence cashmere fiber quality, offering insights for their genetic improvement.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes and key candidate genes involved in the hair follicle development and cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats, highlighting potential molecular targets for genetic improvement of cashmere goats.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers analyzed the skin transcriptomes of Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes involved in pathways affecting cashmere quality, which could inform future genetic improvements in cashmere goat breeding.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study examined the skin transcriptomic differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi cashmere goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes that may contribute to variations in cashmere quality, with notable enrichment in various signaling pathways and structural components of hair follicles.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, mainly involving the PI3K-Akt pathway, with 24 key genes potentially affecting cashmere quality, offering insights for future genetic improvements.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes that the ability of humans to grow long scalp hair is linked to the evolutionary adjustment of molecular checkpoints that regulate the hair growth cycle, potentially influenced by its roles in communicating age, maturity, and social signals.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers successfully expressed recombinant human FGF5 protein in Arabidopsis, finding that this protein inhibits hair regeneration both in vitro and in vivo.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ginseng and Albizia extracts help prevent hair thinning with age.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that Ginseng and Albizia extracts, when used together, protected human dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress-induced senescence, and inhibited genes that suppress hair growth, indicating their potential in preventing age-related hair density reduction.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found weak epidemiological associations between male pattern baldness and coronary heart disease, but no significant genetic link, though specific loci shared risks with other conditions.
In this study, RNA-sequencing identified differentially expressed genes, including FGF5, FGFR1, and RRAS, that affect the hair follicle growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
In this study, FGF5-knockout Dorper sheep generated using CRISPR/Cas9 showed increased fine-wool and active hair-follicle density, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for androgen alopecia.
May 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, genetic factors associated with hirsutism were identified, suggesting that both androgen-dependent and independent mechanisms may contribute to excessive hair growth in women.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
October 2025 in “Gene Expression” This review explores the potential of exosomes, which contain substances that may stimulate hair follicle activity, as a new therapeutic strategy for alopecia, and discusses their possible benefits and risks based on current knowledge of microRNAs and intracellular signaling in hair follicle morphogenesis.
June 2023 in “Livestock studies” This review highlights the significance of animal fibers, examining the molecular mechanisms influencing hair follicle development and their impact on fiber quality and quantity, with a focus on studies involving Angora and cashmere goats.
January 2023 in “Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi/Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi” In this study of Angora goats, researchers found that HOXC13 and other genes were overexpressed during the active hair growth phase, suggesting a role in mohair structure.