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    Glossary wool

    natural fiber from sheep's fleece, rich in keratin

    Wool is a natural fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep and other animals, such as goats and alpacas. It is composed primarily of keratin, a protein that also makes up human hair, and is known for its crimped texture, which provides excellent insulation and elasticity. Wool is widely used in textiles for its warmth, durability, and moisture-wicking properties.

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    1. Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair Nature genetics · 2008 · 210 citations
    2. Biology of the wool follicle: an excursion into a unique tissue interaction system waiting to be re‐discovered Experimental Dermatology · 2006 · 117 citations
    3. Comprehensive transcriptome and methylome analysis delineates the biological basis of hair follicle development and wool-related traits in Merino sheep BMC Biology · 2021 · 112 citations
    4. Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep—A Review Genes · 2016 · 98 citations
    5. Autosomal-Dominant Woolly Hair Resulting from Disruption of Keratin 74 (KRT74), a Potential Determinant of Human Hair Texture The American Journal of Human Genetics · 2010 · 97 citations
    6. Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles Differentiation · 2009 · 95 citations
    7. The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle International review of cytology · 1979 · 90 citations
    8. A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2012 · 78 citations
    9. Structure and expression of genes for a class of cysteine-rich proteins of the cuticle layers of differentiating wool and hair follicles. 1990 · 67 citations
    10. Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Woolly Hair Caused by a Mutation in the Keratin 25 Gene Expressed in Hair Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2016 · 50 citations
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    1. Woolly mice but no hair growth treatment for humans yet 🤷‍♂️ Reddit · 4 Mar 2025
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