88 citations
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July 2008 in “Development” BMP2 and BMP7 have opposite roles in feather formation.
June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
November 2005 in “PubMed” The hairless gene in Kunming mice is important for hair and skin, and shows genetic variations.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Researchers found genes linked to hair loss in male giant pandas.
37 citations
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March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides” Mice skin has components that could help with hair growth and might be used for diabetes treatment.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Higher BMI, IGF-1, and DHEAS levels are linked to advanced bone age in young Chinese girls with early breast development.
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January 2014 Collagen XVIII and Bmx tyrosine kinase are important for hair growth and skin cancer development.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b leads to more aggressive skin tumors, but blocking PPAR-γ can reduce this effect.
8 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Skin changes can indicate a risk for breast cancer.
141 citations
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
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February 1998 in “DNA and Cell Biology” K6 gene expression can be controlled and manipulated in mice for studying skin disorders.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
11 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain genetic variations in IGF2BP2 and IGFBP3 are linked to a higher risk of PCOS.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness and potential drug targets for treatment.
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
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July 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A specific genetic mutation causes POMC deficiency, leading to symptoms like weight gain and red hair.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study identified key genes and pathways linked to hair disorders, aiding precision medicine.
January 2026 in “Animals” TBX3 gene affects pigmentation and marking formation in Dun Mongolian horses.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
100 citations
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November 1997 in “Human Genetics” A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.