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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
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October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.
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July 2023 in “Animals” FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The study identified key genes and pathways that influence goat wool quality and growth.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study investigated the gene expression profiles of hair follicles in newborn and one-year-old Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep to understand the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle development. Using transcriptome sequencing, 1,637 differentially expressed genes were identified, with significant enrichment in pathways like PI3K-Akt, MAPK, and Estrogen signaling. Key genes such as KRT27, IGF-2, FGF21, VEGF-D, KRT25, and KRT26 were highlighted as crucial for hair follicle development. The study found that the density of hair follicles decreased with age, while the S/P ratio increased. These findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding wool trait formation in these sheep.