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Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.

Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.

The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.

PepACS offers a safer, eco-friendly way to perm, dye, and repair hair.

Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.

Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.

New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.

The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.

Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.

The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.

Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.

Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.

Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.

Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.

High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.

Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.

Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.

Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.

Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.

Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.

Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.

Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.

Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.

The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.

The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.

Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.

Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.

Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.

Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.

The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.