April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
75 citations
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February 2017 in “Aging” SkQ1 antioxidant improved health and lifespan in mice.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” SCD1 is important for hair growth by keeping the connection in skin cells where hair stem cells live stable.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” DKK2 and SOSTDC1 together are necessary for the normal timing of the first regression phase in the hair growth cycle.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Too much IKZF1 and Ikaros protein may cause alopecia areata.
33 citations
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June 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
May 2026 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” 35 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hirosaki hairless rats lack hair due to missing DNA with key keratin genes.
57 citations
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July 2000 in “Toxicology Letters” K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Chronic stress in mice changes skin metabolism and gene expression, leading to hair loss.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Two microRNAs affect hair follicle development in sheep by targeting specific genes.
October 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” Recent advances show zebrafish can model anemia, Alx4 affects craniofacial and hair development, and mTORC1 is crucial for retinal development.
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October 2009 in “Endocrinology” Different Hairless isoforms affect Vitamin D receptor activity in hair regulation, with one repressing and the other stimulating it.
20 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking Rab27a slows hair growth, while blocking Rab27b encourages it.
14 citations
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June 2012 in “Stem Cells” TACE/ADAM17 is essential for maintaining healthy hair and hair follicle stem cells.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Low-penetration genes might help personalize colorectal cancer prevention.
43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found specific genes that are more active in balding cells, which could be causing hair loss.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking IL-12 can help treat alopecia areata by preventing hair follicle immune issues.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Cells” MiR-23b and miR-133 affect sheep hair growth by targeting specific genes.
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September 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Bezafibrate treatment improved skin and spleen health in aging mice but didn't extend lifespan.
January 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ASLNC168501 can help treat hair loss by restoring hair follicle stem cell function.
114 citations
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June 2000 in “Endocrinology” Alopecia in VDR knockout mice is due to a defect in hair cycle initiation, not keratinocyte issues.
76 citations
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May 2011 in “Cell death and differentiation” A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.