6 citations
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October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” This study found that a 22-bp InDel polymorphism in the FGF7 gene was significantly associated with growth traits in goats, with genotypes ID and/or II linked to better growth compared to genotype DD, indicating its potential as a molecular marker in breeding programs.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Genetics Selection Evolution” In this study, using scRNA-seq, researchers detailed the gene expression and cell differentiation processes in goat fetal horn buds, identifying crucial roles for dermal and epithelial cells in horn initiation and highlighting potential genetic factors involved in horn morphogenesis.
January 2023 in “Trakia Journal of Sciences” In this study, goats infested with lice exhibited specific hematological and biochemical changes, including anemia and hypoferremia in those with sucking lice and leukocytosis in those with biting lice, which normalized following eprinomectin treatment.
25 citations
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February 2019 in “Genomics” This study reports that milk goats exhibit significantly more differentially expressed genes related to hair follicle cycling across different months compared to cashmere goats, especially in December.
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October 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that both natural and environmental selection have significantly influenced the goat genome, revealing genetic loci tied to adaptation, fitness, and productive traits, more so than artificial selection, across various goat populations.
129 citations
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified potential ceRNA regulatory networks in cashmere goat hair follicle cycling, expanding understanding of lncRNA and miRNA biology and annotation of the goat genome.
This study found that while prepubescent female goats showed strong olfactory responses to active buck hair, this sensory stimulation alone did not advance the onset of puberty.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” This study concluded that spikenard specimens in Renaissance Italian herbaria are attributed to Nardostachys jatamansi, a plant used in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Shandong University” In this study, goat hair follicles cultured in serum-free medium grew faster than those in medium with serum, and growth rates increased with the addition of VEGF and EGF.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences” This study identified 1277 genomic regions selected for traits in indigenous Chinese goats, including cashmere fiber, reproduction, size, and high-altitude adaptation, revealing key candidate genes for these phenotypes through whole-genome resequencing.
July 2026 in “Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture” This study found that adding sheep wool to soil can increase water retention and delay drought stress in red clover, although further research is needed to confirm these effects under field conditions.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that the novel gene circCFAP20DC enhances the proliferation of goat follicular granulosa cells by activating the RB pathway, facilitating their progression from the G1 to S phase during follicular development.
January 2012 in “Journal of Northwest A & F University” In this study, the researchers observed that Eda mRNA expression in goat skin peaks during the catagen phase of the hair cycle, suggesting its involvement in hair cycle regulation.
32 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that melatonin exposure promoted hair follicle fiber growth in Cashmere goat cultures, potentially influencing pathways related to the microvascular system and extracellular matrix.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review summarizes the pharmacological and therapeutic uses of Calotropis gigantea latex, noting its traditional applications in treating skin diseases, wounds, and asthma, as well as its potential in addressing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to its rich bioactive compound content.
56 citations
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August 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that prolactin and melatonin both stimulated hair shaft elongation in Cashmere goat hair follicles, with maximum growth observed at specific concentrations, although melatonin reduced follicle viability after 96 hours.
50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This study expands knowledge of non-coding RNAs in goats and other mammals, enhancing understanding of their roles in hair follicle growth and regression.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “China Journal of Bioinformatics” This study identified that a significant number of expressed sequence tags from Cashmere goat skin with anagen hair follicles were genes coding for keratin or keratin-associated proteins.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Animals” This study utilized EDAR gene-targeted cashmere goats to identify 732 differentially expressed genes and 140 proteins associated with abnormal hair growth, providing insights into the regulatory mechanisms of cashmere follicle development.
24 citations
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May 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This study identified key mRNAs and lncRNAs, along with related pathways, that play potentially important roles in hair follicle development and cycling in cashmere goats.
8 citations
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July 2011 in “Animal science journal” The researchers reported that keratin 33A is a structural protein specific to goat cashmere hair, with increased winter expression in high-cashmere-producing breeds.
January 2008 in “农业科学与技术(英文版)” In this study, estradiol at higher concentrations inhibited the growth of cashmere goat hair follicles, suggesting a dose-dependent effect on follicle morphology and growth.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how certain genes work during the different stages of goat hair growth.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrates the use of the CRISPR-Cas9 system to successfully edit the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats, resulting in goats with distinct hair follicle characteristics.
5 citations
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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that seasonal changes significantly affected hair follicle activity and fibre growth in Merghoz goats, with variations seen in feed intake and growth patterns across different seasons.
November 2017 in “The Philippine journal of veterinary medicine/Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that aquapuncture analgesia using chili pepper decoction resulted in more complete wound healing and increased hair growth compared to distal paravertebral nerve block in goats after exploratory laparotomy.
December 2025 in “Archives of Current Research International” This study conducted in Hyderabad found an incidence of 1.02% congenital goitre in goats, primarily due to iodine deficiency causing hypothyroidism, and observed significant clinical and hormonal improvement in 88.89% of cases treated with levothyroxine and potassium iodide.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, altering the photoperiod in goats increased hormone concentrations and improved hair follicle development and skin antioxidant capacity, suggesting that short photoperiods may create favorable conditions for cashmere growth.
4 citations
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September 1971 in “Crop Science” This study found that leachate from crownvetch seeds drastically inhibited the growth of shoots and roots in various plant species, despite the osmotic pressure being too low to account for these effects.
In this study, a gel formulation with Fenugreek seed extract demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing hair splitting among patients compared to placebo.