Background After domestication, the evolution of phenotypically-varied sheep breeds has
generated rich biodiversity. This wide phenotypic variation arises as a result of hidden …

Sheep (Ovis aries) and goats (Capra hircus) have, for more than a millennia, been a source
of fibres for human use, be it for use in clothing and furnishings, for insulation, for decorative …

Merino sheep represents a valuable genetic resource worldwide. In this study, we
investigated selection signatures in Merino (and Merino-derived) sheep breeds using …

Wool (sheep) and cashmere (goat) fibres have unique biological, physical, and chemical
properties and these fibres are becoming more important as the demand for natural products …

Simple Summary The keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are structural components of
cashmere fibres. The human and sheep orthologous gene encoding high-sulphur (HS) …

By analyzing the expression patterns of inner root sheath (IRS) specific genes during
different developmental stages of hair follicle (HF) in Tan sheep embryos and at birth, this …

Follistatin (FST) is involved in hair follicle morphogenesis. However, its effects on hair traits
are not clear. This study was designed to investigate the effects of FST gene single …

The gene encoding the high glycine/tyrosine keratin-associated protein 20-2 (KAP20-2)
gene has been described in humans, but has not been identified in any livestock species. A …

The keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) form a matrix that cross-links the main component of
the wool fibre, the keratin intermediate filaments. They are therefore believed to play an …

Keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are structural components of wool and hair fibres, and
are believed to play a role in defining the physico-mechanical properties of the wool fibre. In …