97 citations
,
March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
32 citations
,
July 2003 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” 47 citations
,
May 1994 in “Experimental Brain Research” The mystacial pad's innervation in adult rats is more complex than previously thought.
47 citations
,
December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” CGRP may help protect hair follicles from immune system attacks, potentially slowing hair loss.
1 citations
,
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased energy use in Pik3r1-related insulin resistance isn't due to Ucp1 thermogenesis.
44 citations
,
December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
32 citations
,
May 2018 in “The Plant Cell” ERULUS is crucial for root hair growth by controlling calcium levels.
32 citations
,
June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
66 citations
,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
50 citations
,
December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
July 2026 in “Pediatric Allergy and Immunology”
43 citations
,
November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
December 2022 in “KSBB Journal” Activating TLR3 boosts autophagy gene expression in skin cells.
November 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” A protein from fat-derived stem cells, DKK1, is linked to hair loss and blocking it may help treat alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Acanthosis Nigricans is the most common skin sign of insulin resistance.
4 citations
,
March 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” ALX4 is crucial for normal craniofacial and hair development, with specific roles in different cell types.
1 citations
,
April 2024 in “Metabolites” Activated protein C helps protect mice from long-term radiation damage.
24 citations
,
March 2017 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the CCR5 receptor may be a new way to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
25 citations
,
October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Acne starts with a cell change in skin, leading to inflammation and blocked pores.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
16 citations
,
April 1978 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the ab gene have abnormal sebaceous gland development, affecting sebum production.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
8 citations
,
May 2017 in “IUBMB life” Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
70 citations
,
February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
2 citations
,
October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
1 citations
,
November 2008 in “Acta crystallographica” Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.