Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Both induced and spontaneous AA lymphocytes can cause alopecia areata in mice.
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December 2013 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
Lhx2 is a crucial regulator of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early mouse retinal development.
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April 1993 in “Cell” TGFα gene mutation in mice causes abnormal skin, wavy hair, curly whiskers, and sometimes eye inflammation.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
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April 2000 in “Mammalian Genome” A new mutation in mice causes crooked whiskers and messy hair.
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January 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.
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January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study created a mouse model to better understand hair follicle stem cells' role in hair growth and repair.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Introducing the rat OTC gene normalized hair growth in SPF-ASH mice.
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October 2017 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
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January 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Noggin gene inactivation causes skeletal defects in mice, varying by genetic background.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
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May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
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April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The improved genome of the African spiny mouse helps study its tissue regeneration.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
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March 1994 in “Journal of Heredity” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The study created a mouse model that survives longer and shows fewer symptoms of pemphigus vulgaris.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
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October 2017 in “Gene Expression Patterns” A new mouse model helps study melanocyte cells using GFP expression.