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GlossaryFOXA2

gene encoding a protein that regulates other genes' activity

FOXA2 is a gene that encodes a transcription factor, which is a protein that helps turn specific genes on or off by binding to nearby DNA. This gene plays a crucial role in the development and function of various tissues, including the liver, pancreas, and lungs. In the context of hair and alopecia, while FOXA2 is not directly linked, understanding transcription factors like FOXA2 can provide insights into the complex genetic regulation involved in hair growth and loss.

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Knockdown of FOXA2 Impairs Hair-Inductive Activity of Cultured Human Follicular Keratinocytes

research Knockdown of FOXA2 Impairs Hair-Inductive Activity of Cultured Human Follicular Keratinocytes

5 citations , October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.

research Author response: Selective amputation of the pharynx identifies a FoxA-dependent regeneration program in planaria

3 citations , March 2014

FoxA is crucial for pharynx regeneration in planarian flatworms.

research Gene expression of FOXA1 and CCL2 in different phenotypes of infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences”

FOXA1 and CCL2 genes are more active in women with PCOS, varying by phenotype.

research Decision letter: Selective amputation of the pharynx identifies a FoxA-dependent regeneration program in planaria

February 2014

FoxA is crucial for planarian pharynx regeneration.

Finding Bald Spots on Chromosome 20p11

research Finding bald spots on chromosome 20p11

1 citations , February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics”

New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.

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