June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” LHX2 is crucial for development, tissue repair, and preventing diseases.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Nature reviews. Drug discover/Nature reviews. Drug discovery” Specific immune cells cause alopecia areata and blocking certain proteins can prevent it.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Too much IKZF1 and Ikaros protein may cause alopecia areata.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the CCR5 receptor may be a new way to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” DKK-1 gene linked to hair loss in AGA and AA patients; more research needed for potential therapy.
43 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” New genetic discoveries in alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
9 citations
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April 2018 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” LEF-1 boosts cell growth in goat hair follicles, aiding cashmere production.
April 2023 in “Cancer research” KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Engrailed-1 gene plays a key role in the development of sweat glands in mice.
16 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research” Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
ETS2 drives cancer progression in squamous cell carcinoma and is linked to poor patient outcomes.
258 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of lipid research” DGAT1 enzyme helps make diacylglycerols, waxes, and retinyl esters.
February 2024 in “Scientific reports” Four genes are potential markers for hair loss condition alopecia areata, linked to a specific type of cell death.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” A new method helps diagnose alopecia areata using specific gene markers and could guide targeted treatments.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully edit genes in large mammals like Cashmere goats.
117 citations
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine” Vitamin D receptor gene changes don't affect alopecia areata risk.
15 citations
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April 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hairless gene not strongly linked to baldness.
32 citations
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May 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Cells” Transfected cells with VEGF and FGF2 genes improve skin wound healing by enhancing blood flow and regeneration.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The ALADIN score can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to JAK inhibitor treatments.
24 citations
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October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
7 citations
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.