Characterisation of the Ovine <i>KRTAP36-1</i> Gene in Chinese Tan Lambs and Its Impact on Selected Wool Traits

Characterisation of the Ovine <i>KRTAP36-1</i> Gene in Chinese Tan Lambs and Its Impact on Selected Wool Traits

Wool 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 (KAPs). To better comprehend the genes that u...

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Main Authors: Lingrong Bai, Huitong Zhou, Jinzhong Tao, Guo Yang, Jon G. H. Hickford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
keratin-associated protein
KAP36-1
fibre curvature
fine wool
heterotypic hair fibres
Chinese Tan lambs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/15/2265
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