56 citations
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December 2011 in “The Plant Journal” AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
147 citations
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August 2005 in “The Plant Cell” The TIP1 gene is crucial for normal plant cell growth in Arabidopsis.
December 2009 in “Cancer Research” Over-expression of Sp2 can lead to cancer by preventing proper stem cell differentiation.
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August 1999 in “Nature Genetics” 20 citations
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August 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
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May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ELL is crucial for gene transcription related to skin cell growth.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A peptide from hair follicle stem cells can boost hair growth.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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October 2023 in “Oncogene” p63 is essential for controlling epithelial stem cells and tissue health.
August 2015 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” TRα and CRABPII genes change their activity levels during goat fetal skin development.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
46 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
May 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Paxbp1 gene is crucial for healthy hair follicles.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing CtBP1 in skin cells causes skin and hair problems.
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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.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Angiopoietin-1 helps hair follicle cells survive and grow, potentially treating hair loss.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” Targeting the p300/AR axis may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
10 citations
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October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPS1 loss in balding scalp areas contributes to hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Cell Science” Basonuclin may help control ribosomal RNA gene activity in skin cells.
ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” Grasp protein helps maintain skin health after UVB exposure.
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January 2013 in “genesis” Zfp157 is active in many mouse tissues during development and in specific adult cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CTCF protein is essential for skin and hair follicle development in mice.
February 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin 15 helps keep skin cells in a young, undifferentiated state.