Variation in the Caprine KAP24-1 Gene Affects Cashmere Fibre Diameter

Variation in the Caprine KAP24-1 Gene Affects Cashmere Fibre Diameter

The keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are structural components of cashmere fibres. The gene encoding the high-sulphur (HS)-KAP24-1 (KRTAP24-1) has been identified in humans and sheep, but it has not been described in goats. In this study, we report the identification of caprine KRTAP24-1, describe...

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Main Authors: Jiqing Wang, Huitong Zhou, Yuzhu Luo, Mengli Zhao, Hua Gong, Zhiyun Hao, Jiang Hu, Jon G.H. Hickford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
keratin associated protein 24-1 (KAP24-1) gene
variation
cashmere
fibre diameter
goat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/1/15

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