17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
3 citations
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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.
9 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Genomics” The study identified key genes involved in goat hair growth.
119 citations
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
53 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
July 2002 in “Science s STKE” Modified β-catenin causes different effects in hair and skin cells, leading to cysts or tumors.
29 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
89 citations
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain gene combinations improve cashmere quality and production in Liaoning goats.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPV8 causes skin cancer by expanding specific skin stem cells.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
3 citations
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December 2008 in “Frontiers of Agriculture in China” The Cashmere goat hair keratin gene is crucial for hair structure.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A gene mutation in mice causes severe skin disorder similar to a human condition.
December 2009 in “Cancer Research” Over-expression of Sp2 can lead to cancer by preventing proper stem cell differentiation.
May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Circ 0020938 slows down hair growth in cashmere goats.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” circCFAP20DC helps goat ovarian cells grow, aiding follicle development.
January 2009 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The B2C promoter works in sheep cells but not in mouse embryos.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and RNA networks regulate hair growth and follicle density in Rex rabbits.
10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
12 citations
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