14 citations
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November 2022 in “Development” This review discusses how transposable element activation may hinder tissue regeneration and explores mechanisms to control this activity, reporting no new experimental results.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, researchers highlighted that natural polyphenolics like flavonoids and resveratrol may help enhance testosterone production in aging males by boosting the expression of the Star gene in Leydig cells, potentially preventing age-related degenerative conditions linked to testosterone insufficiency.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” This review synthesizes evidence on how RNA modifications affect wound healing, particularly in skin, bone, and corneal injuries, emphasizing potential therapeutic strategies for burns and trauma in relation to these cellular processes.
December 2024 in “Molecules” This study observed that bovine milk-derived exosomes can alleviate intestinal inflammation, improve cognitive function, support nervous system regeneration, promote bone health, and benefit skin health, although further research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms and potential clinical applications.
December 2023 in “Animals” This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze 26,573 cells from the scapular skin of yaks, identifying 11 major cell types and providing insights into the diversity and morphogenesis of hair follicle cell types through detailed maps of DP cells and dermal fibroblasts.
This research developed a pig graph pangenome assembly of 27 genomes, revealing the importance of structural variations in adaptation and breed-specific traits, with BTF3 identified as a key gene influencing intramuscular fat and meat quality.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Animals” In this study, Min pigs were found to have unique characteristics for secondary hair growth compared to Berkshire and Yorkshire pigs, with the Wnt and BMP signaling pathways stimulating follicle stem cell activity and promoting secondary hair growth and gene expression.
October 2025 in “Animals” This study explored the genetic regulation of goose feather follicle development, identifying miR-200a as a key regulator that inhibits GEDF proliferation through the Wnt pathway, potentially impacting goose down quality and supporting selective breeding strategies.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study introduced RoPod, a customizable tool for low-stress live imaging of Arabidopsis roots, which improves data reproducibility and provides new insights into plant autophagy by revealing detailed, cell type-specific responses to chemical modulators.
5 citations
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May 1952 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study found that supplementing baby pigs with riboflavin relieved external symptoms of deficiency, but many internal issues persisted, possibly due to inadequate dosage or treatment duration.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that in Liaoning cashmere goats, overexpression of the PIP5K1A gene enhances skin fibroblast proliferation, while interference with this gene reverses melatonin-induced proliferation, and PIP5K1A regulates certain miRNA expressions, suggesting a role in improving cashmere yield and quality.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “World rabbit science” This study identified differentially expressed microRNAs between back and belly skin in Rex rabbits, highlighting their potential roles in skin development processes.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Pik3r1 Y657* mice, which model human SHORT syndrome, show increased energy expenditure despite insulin resistance, but this is not due to changes in locomotion, thermoregulation, or Ucp1-dependent thermogenesis, suggesting a different metabolic mechanism may protect against lipotoxicity.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Methods in cell biology” 3 citations
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April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that among Large White × Min pigs, 15 significant copy number variation regions were associated with villi hair traits, and identified candidate genes potentially linked to cold resistance, suggesting implications for breeding cold-resistant pigs.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study found that the NHD domain, but not the PHD domain, of hPygo2 is crucial for Wnt-independent growth of ovarian cancer cells, and identified a key interaction with Treacle protein involved in ribosomal biogenesis.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” This case report documents a 3-year-old guinea pig with hormonally active ovarian cysts, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, and bacterial endometritis associated with a uterine foreign body.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Genetics” Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
August 2016 in “PolyPublie (École Polytechnique de Montréal)” This study observed early cardiac effects in young minipigs following high-dose doxorubicin chemotherapy, with a decrease in heart function and changes in cardiac MRI measurements compared to controls.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Pigs are a good model for studying human hair growth and disorders.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Database” This database provides detailed physiological parameters of porcine skin to enhance the MPML MechDermA Model, improving dermal absorption predictions for human studies in the Simcyp Simulator.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified miRNAs within the Dlk1-Gtl2 region on chromosome 18 as potential epigenetic regulators of lamb fur traits, with possible implications for the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Poultry Science” In this study, researchers examined skin growth and quality in Pekin ducks from 1 to 6 weeks of age, finding that skin factors like strength and collagen content increased with age and were influenced by gene expressions related to cell proliferation and collagen synthesis.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” This study identified peripheral myeloid cells as the earliest dysregulated immune cells in PINK1 KO mice with Parkinson’s-like symptoms following intestinal infections, suggesting that PINK1 regulates gut immune functions linked to early Parkinson’s disease mechanisms.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.
December 2016 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This paper reviews various wildlife-related topics, including animal care, forensic medicine, and disease risks, but presents no new research findings.
May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study developed a foxn1-deficient Xenopus laevis model using CRISPR/Cas9, observing reduced T-cell markers and altered immune responses in tadpoles, providing a nonmammalian model for immunological research.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “World Rabbit Science” This study observed that gene expression differences in Rex rabbits with varying wool densities suggest the involvement of specific genes and signaling pathways, including Shh and Eph, in hair follicle development.
December 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report identified cutaneous epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma in a 3-year-old male sugar glider after skin biopsies, highlighting the need for thorough diagnostic evaluations in exotic pets.