Five SNPs Within the FGF5 Gene Significantly Affect Both Wool Traits and Growth Performance in Fine-Wool Sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2021 Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5) gene, a member of fibroblast growth factor superfamily, plays significant roles in the regulation of the hair growth cycle during the development of mammalian hair follicles as well as the skeletal muscle development. In
Haiyu Zhao +3 more
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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 ...
Lingrong Bai +4 more
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Comprehensive transcriptome and methylome analysis delineates the biological basis of hair follicle development and wool-related traits in Merino sheep [PDF]
BMC Biology, 2021 Background Characterization of the molecular mechanisms underlying hair follicle development is of paramount importance in the genetic improvement of wool-related traits in sheep and skin-related traits in humans.
Bingru Zhao +13 more
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Association analysis of polymorphisms in six keratin genes with wool traits in sheep [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2018 Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the genetic effects of six keratin (KRT) genes on the wool traits of 418 Chinese Merino (Xinjiang type) (CMXT) individuals.
Ablat Sulayman +9 more
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Genomic Characterization of Quality Wool Traits in Spanish Merino Sheep [PDF]
Genes (Basel)The native Spanish Merino breed was the founder of all the other Merino and Merino-derived breeds worldwide. Despite the fact that this breed was created and improved to produce the highest quality fine wool, the global wool market crisis led to the wholescale crossing of most of the herds with breeds for meat purposes.
Anaya G +6 more
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EFFECT OF AGE AND BODY REGION ON SOME PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TRAITS OF AWASSI EWES WOOL [PDF]
Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 2011 Fleece traits have an economic importance in sheep, and they are influenced by fiber traits. The age of sheep and body region which samples are taken have an importance on the traits studied. The study involved 24 Awassi ewes aged 3 to 6 years at college
Safwan L. Shihab
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Expression Localization of the KRT32 Gene and Its Association of Genetic Variation with Wool Traits [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyChanges in keratin gene expression and spatiotemporal regulation determine the compositional content and cellular localization of wool keratin, thereby affecting wool traits. Therefore, keratin gene family member 32 (KRT32) was selected for a study using
Zhanzhao Chen +12 more
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Identification and expression of the target gene slc24a2 of oar-mir-377 and its novel snps effects on wool traits in sheep [PDF]
Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi DergisiHair follicle development is closely associated with wool traits. Current studies reveal the crucial role of microRNAs in regulating the specific gene expression by binding to target mRNA involution in hair follicle growth and development, thereby ...
Huaqian ZHOU +7 more
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Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2019 As a member of the Frizzled family, Frizzled3 (FZD3) is a receptor of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway and plays a vital role in mammalian hair follicle developmental processes. However, its effects on wool traits are not clear. The objectives of this
Bing-ru ZHAO +11 more
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A comparison of some physical traits of Iraqi sheep wool [PDF]
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2014 This study included analyzing data recorded of wool produced bales from Awassi, Karadi and Arabi sheep distributed in Mosul region, north and south of Iraq respectively for two years 2011 and 2012.
S.F. Al-Dabbagh, H.R. Sabbagh
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