research Disorganization of Transcriptional Regulation and Alteration of Keratin Family Gene Expression in Hairy Ear Mice January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
research Mammalian-specific ectodermal enhancers control the expression of Hoxc genes in developing nails and hair follicles 25 citations , November 2020 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HoxC genes are crucial for normal hair and nail development.
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 Skin regional specification and higher-order HoxC regulation 3 citations , March 2025 in “Science Advances” A specific DNA duplication in Polish chickens affects feather shape by altering gene expression.
research Structure and expression of the ovine Hoxc-13 gene 12 citations , December 2003 in “Gene” The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.