December 2004 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” This study used porcine models to isolate and culture stem cells from brain and hair follicles, shedding light on differentiation processes and potential markers for stem cell compartments under lab conditions.
January 2021 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” This case report describes the effective treatment of psoroptic mange in Large White Yorkshire piglets using ivermectin, cefpodoxime, chlorpheniramine, povidone iodine, and Ascabiol lotion, resulting in full recovery and absence of mites.
January 2015 in “Zhongguo haiyang yaowu” This study found that collagen oligopeptides from puffer skin may reduce skin melanin and increase hydroxyproline content in guinea pigs, suggesting potential skin whitening and anti-aging effects.
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” This study found that piglets' rapid growth during nursery and lactation was linked to changes in microbiota composition and increased cortisol conversion, highlighting critical early life factors influencing adult microbiota establishment.
April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a single intradermal injection of human dermal papilla cells increased hair follicle number and thickness in pigs, suggesting potential effectiveness for hair growth in humans.
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May 2019 in “Life Sciences” This study found that ginsenoside Rb1 promoted the growth of mink hair follicles and dermal papilla cells, potentially through activating the PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathway.
October 2023 in “Al-Kauniyah” In this study of gibbons at the Tegal Alur Animal Rescue Center, researchers found that while the feeding schedule met natural requirements, the gibbons' body weights were lower compared to their counterparts in the wild, and some exhibited hair loss and depigmentation.
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December 2013 in “Xenobiotica” This study found that the metabolic profile of finasteride in pigs closely matches that of humans, supporting the use of pigs for studying human drug metabolism.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that the systemic wrinkled skin phenotype in Xiang pigs involves gene expression changes and genetic variations associated with oxidative stress and extracellular matrix components, resembling features seen in Shar-Pei dogs.
February 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that IGFBP‐rP1 levels were lower in individuals with androgenic alopecia compared to healthy controls, and subcutaneous injection of IGFBP‐rP1 showed potential in slowing hair loss progression in a mouse model by affecting the hair cycle transition.
25 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia” This review examines the roles of Hedgehog and Gli proteins in mouse embryonic mammary development and suggests that Gli3-repressor-mediated off-state of Hedgehog signaling determines mammary fate over hair follicle fate.
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April 1946 in “PubMed” This study found that a diet with purified casein and sulfasuxidine resulted in poor growth and anemia in a pig, which improved after treatment with a liver extract.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, researchers found that a single oral dose of afoxolaner was safe and effective in treating a severe case of Trixacarus caviae mange in a guinea pig, achieving full remission of clinical signs and mite eradication within 4 weeks without needing repeated treatment.
This study found changes in the PGI2 pathway, especially in gene and protein expression, in diabetic mice, but did not observe PGI2-dependent vasomotor dysfunction.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” This review summarizes the application of genome wide association studies and selection signature analyses in sheep and goat breeding in China, highlighting genomic regions that influence traits like reproductive performance and body size.
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January 2016 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” In this study, the expression of Gnαs was significantly higher in black mice compared to white mice, suggesting its potential involvement in coat color formation in mice.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Otology” This study found that adipose-derived stem cells from adult guinea pigs can differentiate into hair cell-like cells in vitro, suggesting potential use in tissue engineering.
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May 1981 in “Journal of Animal Science” The researchers concluded that while swine hair mineral content is influenced by dietary levels, the variability and interaction between minerals suggest it may not be a reliable indicator of an animal's overall mineral composition.
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February 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that overexpression of IGF-1 in transgenic mice stimulated increased vibrissa growth during the first neonatal hair cycle compared to their nontransgenic littermates.
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January 1973 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” In this study, the brown skin of guinea pigs exhibited higher levels of certain biochemical markers related to melanogenesis compared to black and white skin, with distinct differences in ascorbic acid utilization and protein concentrations observed between regions.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This study found that codeine incorporation in guinea pig hair varied with pigmentation and was highest in black hair, suggesting the role of eumelanins in drug binding.
January 1980 in “Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association” This study suggests that iodine deficiency in sows may cause alopecia and other health issues in their newborn piglets.
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June 2016 in “The Cerebellum” 7 citations
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January 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” This study found that the distribution of carbohydrates and proteins in porcine hair follicles and sebaceous glands showed minor differences compared to humans.
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” In this study, clinically used preoperative skin preparations with povidone iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate did not meet FDA log-reduction standards for bacterial bioburden in a porcine model, suggesting persistent infection risks.
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January 1991 in “Journal of Animal Science” In this study, dietary biotin supplementation showed no significant benefit on reproductive performance in sows or pre-weaning growth and mortality in piglets.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the KPAI and KP-IGA scoring systems for assessing keratosis pilaris showed excellent interrater and intrarater reliability, offering standardized measures for clinical and research use.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” In this animal study, serum biotin levels and clinical symptoms in gilts suggested that serum biotin could serve as a sensitive indicator of biotin deficiency, and a system to evaluate biotin status was proposed.
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study used infrared spectral imaging to show for the first time the distribution of glypican-4 and glypican-6 in hair follicles across different growth phases, highlighting the potential of this technique for studying alopecia.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study demonstrated that LGR5 is a marker of hair follicle stem cells across species using a transgenic pig model and noted similarities and differences in expression patterns compared to humans.