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23 citations,
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Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
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The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
1 citations,
September 2020 in “Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Switching to coarser feed and providing hay improved the sheep's health.
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
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IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
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