May 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” CYLD deficiency in skin tumors disrupts hair follicle cell processes and protein secretion.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
March 2025 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” A specific genetic trait in tumor cells is linked to longer survival without disease in certain lymphoma patients.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Csdc2 helps hair growth in cashmere goats by regulating specific genes.
30 citations
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
Deleting the MAD2L1 gene is tolerated in certain mouse cancer models.
January 2004 in “uO Research (University of Ottawa)” Claudin 6 is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” CD98hc's role in skin health decreases with age.
5 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MEF2C is crucial for normal hair cycle progression.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by themselves.
11 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
60 citations
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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” AP-1 and TGFß work together to drive resistance in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting new treatment options.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” CDK4 levels affect the number of hair follicle stem cells in mice.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” HPV8 E6 gene causes growth of certain skin stem cells.
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
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May 2024 in “Communications Biology” Dab2 protein is crucial for hair follicle stem cell renewal and preventing early aging.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
5 citations
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February 2003 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A chromosomal change may cause ectodermal dysplasia and developmental issues in a child.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
June 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” CDK4/6 inhibitors may cause hair loss in breast cancer patients.
48 citations
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August 1998 in “Developmental Biology” Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The protein aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and for hair growth and regeneration.