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June 2017 in “Stem cell reports” PTEN helps control the number and health of skin stem cells by working with the protein BMAL1.
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
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April 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” Removing PLCg1 from skin cells caused thicker oil glands and less hair in mice.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” RSPO1 could help create new diabetes treatments by increasing pancreatic β cells.
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February 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Kaposi's sarcoma lesions might originate from benign tissue changes.
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Men may have a condition similar to PCOS, possibly indicated by early hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Development” Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.
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September 2010 in “UEF eRepo (University of Eastern Finland)” Androgen receptors help prostate cancer cells grow and resist drugs.
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
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October 1980 in “Gastroenterology” The report described a unique case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with unusual polyps and an association with multiple myeloma.
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