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May 2020 in “Scientific reports” In this study, microarray and proteomic analyses indicated that genes involved in immune response, receptor binding, and growth factor activity might influence wool fibre diameter in sheep.
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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” This study found that concurrent administration of cycloleucine with ethionine prevented the weakening of wool fibers in sheep, whereas reduced glutathione did not have the same effect.
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January 1995 in “Lincoln University Research Archive (Lincoln University)” In this study, researchers found that wool growth regulation is likely achieved through endocrine growth factors, with various growth factors inhibiting fibre growth in vitro.
4 citations
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September 2003 in “Livestock Production Science” This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly reduced fibre growth in cultured Tukidale and Romney hair follicles, while cortisol had no effect on follicle growth.
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.