Characterisation of the Ovine KRTAP36-1 Gene in Chinese Tan Lambs and Its Impact on Selected Wool Traits [PDF]
AnimalsWool has distinctive biological, physical, and chemical properties that contribute to its value both for the sheep and in global fibre and textile markets. Its fibres are primarily composed of proteins, principally keratin and keratin-associated proteins
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Detection of a Second KAP22 Family Member in Sheep and Analysis of Its Genetic Variation and Associations with Selected Wool Fibre Traits [PDF]
AnimalsThe keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are a class of wool proteins. They form a matrix that cross-links the wool intermediate filament keratins. The KAPs are thought to affect wool fibre structure and properties and have been associated with variation ...
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Variation in Ovine KRTAP13-3 and Its Association with Wool Characteristics in Chinese Tan Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsUnderstanding the genetic factors that influence wool quality is essential for enhancing wool quality and uniformity. This study investigated the KRTAP13-3 gene in Chinese Tan sheep, a breed known for its unique wool characteristics.
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Characterisation of Three Ovine KRTAP13 Family Genes and Their Association with Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsUnderstanding the genetic basis of wool traits is crucial for improving wool production. In this study, we investigated the ovine KAP13 gene family, which in humans contains multiple members, while only one member has been identified to date in sheep ...
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Characterisation of Ovine KRTAP19-3 and Its Impact on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsWool, a natural fibre derived from sheep, can present a challenge to wool processing and manufacturing industries because of the variation in fibre traits.
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Exploring Variation in Ovine KRTAP19-5 and Its Effect on Fine Wool Fibre Curvature in Chinese Tan Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsSheep’s wool is known to have unique biological, physical and chemical properties. The fibre primarily consists of proteins, but these have amino acid sequence variation, and at the phenotypic level wool fibre varies considerably.
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Scaffold-based developmental tissue engineering strategies for ectodermal organ regeneration. [PDF]
Mater Today Bio, 2021 Tissue engineering (TE) is a multidisciplinary research field aiming at the regeneration, restoration, or replacement of damaged tissues and organs. Classical TE approaches combine scaffolds, cells and soluble factors to fabricate constructs mimicking ...
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Cell mechanics and cell-cell recognition controls by Toll-like receptors in tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis. [PDF]
Fly (Austin), 2022 Umetsu D.
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A Systematic Review Comparing Animal and Human Scarring Models. [PDF]
Front Surg, 2022 Mistry R, Veres M, Issa F.
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Microbiota-Derived Natural Products Targeting Cancer Stem Cells: Inside the Gut Pharma Factory. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Artusa V +4 more
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