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.
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research Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Applied to the Identification and Quantification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textile Products
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Degradation and Conservation of Archaeological Hair Fibers
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
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 Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers
Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
research Analysis of Slenderizing Human Hair Fibers Surface Morphology
research Determination of Technological Conditions of Stretching-Setting Treatment of Wool and Human Hair Fibers
Stretching-setting treatment works for wool and human hair using specific equipment and methods.
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 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 Wool Fibres: Sectioning and Staining, Differentiation of Ortho and Paracortex
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 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 Metallothionein Expression During Wool Follicle Development in Fetal Sheep
Metallothionein likely helps in cell growth and development in wool follicles of fetal sheep.
research Effects of Different Concentrations of Androgens on KAP24.1 Gene Expression in Hetian Sheep and Karakul Sheep
Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
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 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 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 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 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 Thermal Conductivity of Polar Bear Hair Fibers
research Cellular Debris in the Grease of Wool Fibers
Cellular debris sticks to damaged wool fibers and affects wool cleanliness.
research A Correlative Fluorescent and Electron Microscopic Technique for Ultralocalization of Trichocyte Keratins
Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
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 Association Analysis of Polymorphisms in Six Keratin Genes with Wool Traits in Sheep
Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Loss of FGF5 Function Increases Wool Staple Length in Sheep
Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
research Molecular Cloning, Characterization, and Expression of Sheep FGF5 Gene
Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
research Influence of Feed Restriction on the Wool Proteome: A Combined iTRAQ and Fiber Structural Study
Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
research Characterization and Expression Analysis of KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 Genes in Liaoning New-Breeding Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles
KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
research Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Taurine on Production Performance of Angora Rabbits
Adding 0.2% taurine to Angora rabbits' diet improves wool production and overall health.
research Identification of the KAP27-1 Gene in Sheep and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.