November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain CD8+ T cells attack hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting they could be targeted for treatment.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
NuMA-microtubule interactions are vital for proper skin structure formation and function.
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December 2021 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Erianin may effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting the immune system.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
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May 2018 in “The Plant Cell” ERULUS is crucial for root hair growth by controlling calcium levels.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of atopic dermatitis were linked to specific genetic and immune changes, suggesting that severe cases might need stronger immune-targeting treatments.
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February 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Specific proteins and molecules play key roles in the development of human hair follicles.
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August 2005 in “The Plant Cell” The TIP1 gene is crucial for normal plant cell growth in Arabidopsis.
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December 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
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September 2009 in “Birth defects research” Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
February 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder, lipoid proteinosis, showed reduced new lesions but persistent scars after avoiding skin trauma.
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
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August 2015 in “PubMed” Human hair's strength comes from a honeycomb-like structure and macrofibrils.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
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January 2023 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Proteins influence the quality and traits of cashmere goat fleece, affecting hair strength and diameter.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” German shepherd hair varies in color and pattern but is flat with a consistent internal structure.
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January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” EPDS can cause recurring scalp sores and hair loss if not treated.