April 2023 in “Cancer research” KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
The agouti gene may help understand and treat obesity.
January 2009 in “China Practical Medicine” Certain genes help dermal papillae cells in hair follicles grow and group together.
The KRTAP36-1 gene affects wool quality in Chinese Tan lambs.
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
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June 2023 in “Animals” CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
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July 2022 in “PNAS Nexus” Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two gene areas linked to male pattern baldness found, more research needed.