research 1 The regulatory biology of the human pilosebaceous unit 17 citations , June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Scientists now better understand how human hair growth is controlled, including the roles of specific genes and proteins.
research Ectopic Expression of the nude Gene Induces Hyperproliferation and Defects in Differentiation: Implications for the Self-Renewal of Cutaneous Epithelia 69 citations , August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
research Hox in the Niche Controls Hairy-geneity 4 citations , October 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.
research Hoxc13 mutant mice lack external hair 245 citations , January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
research Hox genes in development and beyond 83 citations , January 2023 in “Development” Hox genes are crucial for development and tissue maintenance, affecting structures and functions throughout life.