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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
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May 2004 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Prenatal genetic diagnosis may not predict MELAS syndrome severity in offspring.
Deleting the MAD2L1 gene in mice led to rapid tumor growth despite chromosomal instability.
September 2025 in “Science Advances” PADI4 enzyme slows down cell growth in developing hair follicles.
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June 2002 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Type II keratins are uniquely phosphorylated during stress and mitosis, affecting their structure and function.
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February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
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January 2007 in “Human Genetics” AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Gene therapy and new treatments offer hope for HTRA1-related disorders.
October 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.
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September 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
January 2006 in “OpenCommons at University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut)” Overexpressing AVP1 and AtNHX1 in plants improves salt tolerance and root hair development.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase makes very few errors, crucial for preventing degenerative diseases.
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February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting the Warburg effect in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma may reduce tumor growth and improve treatment.
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” Key genes and pathways involved in thyroid eye disease were identified, aiding potential treatment and diagnosis.
147 citations
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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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October 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The enzyme pyruvate kinase M2 helps hair regrowth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
January 2003 in “Springer eBooks” Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
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September 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Gene sequencing is crucial for diagnosing Junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.