Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
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May 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Akt2 and SGK3 are both important for normal hair growth and development.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Complex basal cell carcinomas need personalized treatment due to unique genetic mutations.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
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August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Dental Research” Pannexin 3 is important for bone formation and the development of bone cells.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the p63 gene affect skin adhesion, barrier integrity, and hair growth.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic tool improves the study of hair growth and potential hair disorder treatments.
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April 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2023 in “Advances in reproductive sciences” Higher levels of the protein Pannexin-1 may play a role in hair loss in women with PCOS.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The most common sign of aging at the gene level is more Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor (EDA2R) being made.
September 2025 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Small molecules KY19382 and KY19334 may help treat skin cancer by reducing CDK1 levels and blocking harmful cell signals.
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July 2018 in “FEBS letters” A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” The study mapped genetic variations in sheep, linking them to traits like milk production and growth.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse and human keratin 16 can both form filaments, with differences likely due to the tail domain, not the helical domain.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
June 2023 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
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January 2010 in “Human Molecular Genetics” FTase and GGTase-I are essential for skin keratinocyte health.