research Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep: A Review
Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
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research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research Structure and Expression of Genes for a Class of Cysteine-Rich Proteins of the Cuticle Layers of Differentiating Wool and Hair Follicles
Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Transcriptome Reveals Long Non-Coding RNAs and mRNAs Involved in Primary Wool Follicle Induction in Carpet Sheep Fetal Skin
Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
research Intrinsic Curvature in Wool Fibres Is Determined by the Relative Length of Orthocortical and Paracortical Cells
Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
research Number Changes and Development Potential of Wool Follicle Cells in the Early Stages of Fiber Differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research Growth of Wool Follicles in Culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research A Comparison of Transcriptomic Patterns Measured in the Skin of Chinese Fine and Coarse Wool Sheep Breeds
Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
research Reduction In Wool Follicles Prior To Birth In Merino Sheep
Merino sheep have fewer wool follicles at birth than before birth.
research Serum-Free Culture of Wool Follicles: Effects of Nutrients, Growth Factors, and Hormones
Wool follicles grew fibres for 8-10 days in a serum-free culture, influenced by calcium, glucose, amino acids, and insulin.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
research Fundamental Studies on the Interaction Between Moisture and Textiles. Part X. Moisture Sorption Properties of Wool and Hair Fibers
Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
research Characterization of Transport Systems for Cysteine, Lysine, Alanine, and Leucine in Wool Follicles of Sheep
Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
research The Administration of Flumethasone by Three Different Routes, Its Measurement in the Plasma, and Some Effects on Wool Growth in Merino Wethers
Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.
research Glucose and Acetate Metabolism by Isolated Sheep Wool Follicles
Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
research Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers
Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
research Transient Treatment of Pregnant Merino Ewes with Modulators of Cortisol Biosynthesis Coinciding with Primary Wool Follicle Initiation Alters Lifetime Wool Growth
Altering maternal cortisol during pregnancy can improve wool growth in Merino sheep.
research The Effects of Melatonin Treatment on Wool Production and Hair Follicle Cycle in Angora Rabbits
Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
research Cellular Debris in the Grease of Wool Fibers
Cellular debris sticks to damaged wool fibers and affects wool cleanliness.
research Scale Heights of Chemically Treated Wool and Hair Fibers
Chemical treatments can change the scale heights of wool and cashmere fibers, affecting their identification.
research Discovery of Genes and Proteins Possibly Regulating Mean Wool Fibre Diameter Using cDNA Microarray and Proteomic Approaches
Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
research Acid Phosphatase Distribution in the Wool Follicle: Fate of Organelles in Keratinized Cells
Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research The Morphological Basis of Vicuña Wool: Skin and Gland Structure in Vicugna Vicugna (Molina 1782)
Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
research Wool Fiber Curvature Is Correlated With Abundance of K38 and Specific Keratin-Associated Proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
research The Effects of Intradermal Injections of Spermidine on the Growth Rate of Fibers and Mitosis of Wool Follicles in Merino Lambs
Spermidine injections increased wool growth rate in lambs without changing fibre thickness.
research Inhibitory Effects of Ethionine, an Analogue of Methionine, on Wool Growth
Ethionine significantly inhibits wool growth in sheep but not hair growth in mice or rats.
research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla
Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.