January 2014 in “生命科学(ISSN1934-7391)” A certain gene variation can affect protein production and is linked to male pattern baldness.
January 2017 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” AIMP1 can boost hair growth by increasing stem cell activity.
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January 1995 in “Molecular Biology Reports” Scientists discovered two versions of a new human hair keratin gene.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
July 2025 in “New Phytologist” MLO proteins help regulate calcium and ROS levels, promoting root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
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August 2024 in “Animal Bioscience” m6A-circHECA may affect cashmere goat hair growth and is possibly controlled by gene promoter methylation.
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August 2006 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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October 2024 in “Medicina” CLEC4D gene variants may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Jordanians.
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
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April 2000 in “Nature genetics” Msx2 deficiency in mice leads to bone growth and organ development problems.
Mdm2 is crucial for controlling p53 to maintain healthy cells and prevent tumors.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
September 2025 in “Blood Advances” Targeting androgen receptor signaling may improve acute myeloid leukemia treatment.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is a key marker for hair loss disease alopecia areata.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic changes in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” Box A of HMGB1 can improve stem cell function, aiding anti-aging therapy.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones and Cancer” Androgen receptor inactivation delays skin cancer onset and reduces incidence in mice, with gender differences in susceptibility.
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April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.