Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
January 2010 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” RORs may influence cashmere growth cycles.
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February 2010 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
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April 2020 in “Cells” DNA methylation and long non-coding RNAs are key in controlling hair growth in Cashmere goats.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Genetica” The methylation of the HOXC8 gene's exon 1 affects cashmere fiber length in goats.
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
17 citations,
August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” A specific microRNA, chi-miR-30b-5p, slows down the growth of hair-related cells by affecting the CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goats.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
March 1994 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production” Angora goats produce more hair faster than Cashmere goats.
47 citations,
May 1999 in “Reproduction” Goat reproductive activity and coat growth are affected by light and temperature, with temperature altering prolactin levels and hair growth, but not melatonin or estrus onset.
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October 1996 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.
5 citations,
October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair grows by changing gene activity at different stages.
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August 2022 Goat hair growth is influenced by light cycles and diet, and skin diseases in goats are diagnosed through a step-by-step process and often involve viral or bacterial infections.
7 citations,
January 2010 in “Animal” Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.
Male goat smell increases reaction in young female goats' noses but doesn't cause them to start puberty early.
10 citations,
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.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” A young goat with skin issues improved with medication and supplements.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Animal Health” FGF-5 promotes Cashmere goat hair growth by increasing keratin genes and reducing certain LncRNA and target genes.
December 2022 in “Animal Biotechnology” The Orenburg goat breed has unique genetics that require more detailed research and careful breeding.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
4 citations,
March 2018 in “Animal biotechnology” The LAMTOR3 gene is involved in cashmere goat hair growth and is affected by certain treatments and other genes.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Genomics” Researchers discovered new cell types in goat hair follicles that could help understand hair regrowth and human hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Livestock science” Nerve growth factor helps cashmere goat hair cells grow and is more active during the hair growth phase.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.